Note on Ringworm

Erasmus Wilson on Ringworm *

Erasmus Wilson, whose book entitled A Practical and Theoretical Treatise on the Diagnosis, Pathology, and Treatment of Diseases of the Skin16 was published just one hundred years ago, needs no advocate. No apology need be offered for any of his writings or teachings, as is attested by the fame which he attained in many fields. He began his professional career as an anatomist, and he published b...

Observations on rural and urban ringworm.

The purpose of this report is to compare and contrast the salient features of urban and rural ringworm as seen in a study area of northeastern Michigan, and to discuss in detail evidence for the animal origin of human ringworm infections. The patients included were observed by one of the authors (E. A. H.) during a five-year period (1949—1954) in his dermatological practice, and specimen materi...

Studies on Ringworm. Part VI. Ringworm of the Glabrous Skin. A Statistical Survey

Ringworm in lactating sows

A 100-sow farrow-to-feeder farm with an outdoor gestation lot had a 4-year history of ring-like skin lesions in lactating sows. On average, 90% of sows in each 5-week batch developed lesions within a week of entering the farrowing house. Lesions beginning as 2to 3-cm circles of dark, crusty skin coalesced into larger areas on the back, sides, and ventral abdomen. No etiologic agent was identifi...

Itraconazole daily ringworm cats

of oral terbinafine (Lamisil; Sandoz) in the treatment of feline ringworm caused by. Fifteen cats infected with M canis were treated orally once daily with 30 mg/ kg of terbinafine over a 2-week period. Jul 16, 2015. Itraconazole is an antifungal drug that inhibits the growth of fungal organisms by. Overview Itraconazole for Dogs and Cats commonly known as "ringworm" and toenail infections. Rin...