Tinea corporis by Microsporum audouinii in a female chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) from Guinea-Bissau: A case report.
J Med Primatol
; 47(6): 419-422, 2018 12.
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ABSTRACT
We report a Microsporum audouinii infection in a female juvenile chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) presenting generalized dermatitis compatible with dermatophytosis. Dermatophyte was identified by macro- and microscopic characterization of skin and scales cultures in Mycosel Agar. The topical treatment applied was effective, having the potential for dermatophytosis treatment in immunocompetent primates.
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Asunto principal:
Pan troglodytes
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Enfermedades del Simio Antropoideo
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Dermatomicosis
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Microsporum
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Primatol
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal