Dermatophytosis is an infection of keratinized tissue caused by any of these three genera of fungi - Microsporum, Trichophyton, or Epidermophyton.
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0:43 Pathophysiology
2:09 Diagnosis
3:25 Treatment
4:10 Summary
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References:
Merck Veterinary Manual.
McVey DS, Kennedy M, Chengappa MM. 2013. Veterinary Microbiology. 3rd ed.
Talaro KP, Chess B. 2015. Foundations in Microbiology. 9th ed.
De Ocampo GD. 2008. Lecture Notes in Veterinary Histology: 14. Integumentary System.
