OBJECTIVE To determine the fungal species isolated from skin lesions of different animals suspected of having dermatomycoses and their prevalence in different regions of Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 1011 animals (292 dogs, 229 cats, 168 horses, 100 camels, 98 cows, 60 squirrels, 37 birds, 15 sheep, 6 goats, 5 rabbits and 1 fox) suspected of having dermatomycoses were examined. The s...

Trichophyton verrucosum genç sığırlarda gelişme geriliği, süt sığırlarında verim kaybı ve derinin ekonomik değerinin azalması gibi önemli sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Etken teşhisinde konvansiyonel yöntemlerin zaman alıcı olması kesin sonuçlar vermemesinden dolayı duyarlılığı özgüllüğü yüksek, hızlı yeni tanı yöntemlerine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu çalışmada sığırlardan T. verrucosum’un kültür MA...

Background: Tinea capitis is a relatively common fungal infection in children. Although several oral anti-fungal agents have been used in the treatment of tinea capitis, griseofulvin has been considered as the treatment of choice for a long time. Objective: To compare the therapeutic effects of fluconazole with griseofulvin on tinea capitis. Patients and Methods: Through a randomized, single-bl...

The results of two experiments with wheat grain inoculated with Penicillium verrucosum are reported. In Experiment I, wheat grain, containing 10, 20 and 30% water, was incubated for 2 weeks at 10, 15, 21 and 28 degrees C. In Experiment II, wheat grain, containing 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22% water, was incubated for 2 weeks at 10, 15, and 20 degrees C. At initial moisture content (IMC) of the wheat g...

background and objectives: dermatophytes possess a wide array of virulence factors and various antifungal susceptibility patterns which influence their pathogenesis in humans and animals. the aim of this study was to evaluate antifungal suscep- tibility and keratinase and proteinase activity of 49 dermatophyte strains from the genera microsporum , trichophyton and epidermophyton which were isol...

Allergy or asthma is triggered by inhaling allergens such as dust, mites, pet dander, pollens, and fungal molds. Samples were collected from various indoor environments including air conditioner filters, carpets, plant soil, living room air, pillow covers of residents in air-conditioned flats for screening the pollution their role allergies asthma. This study included 30 with school-aged childr...

Background and Objectives: Cattle dermatophytosis (syn. cattle ringworm), an important skin infection, has received major consideration not only for economical losses in the animal breeding industry but also in regards to its zoonotic transmission to humans. For effective control measures, it is important to determine the disease prevalence in cattle herds. Materials and Methods: To determine r...