The Feline Fungal Footprint: Diagnostic Insights into Dermatophytosis

The most prevalent fungal infection in cats and one of the most significant infectious skin 
conditions in this species is dermatophytosis, which is typically brought on by Microsporum (M.) 
canis, M. gypseum, and Trichophyton Mentagrophytes. The disease merely causes hair loss and scaling 
in many cats, and it usually goes away on its own. The result could be a generalized or multifocal skin 
condition in immunocompromised people and young animals. Culture on Sabouraud agar is the gold 
standard for dermatophyte detection. For preliminary screening, Wood's light examination and 
microscopic arthrospore detection are excellent.
Key words: Woods lamp, Trichogram, Sabouraud dextrose agar