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Dermatophytic pseudomycetomas in two ferrets ( Mustela putorius furo )
Author(s) -
Giner Jacobo,
Bailey Jessica,
JuanSallés Carles,
Joiner Kellye,
MartínezRomero Esther Gisela,
Oster Seth
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
veterinary dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.744
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1365-3164
pISSN - 0959-4493
DOI - 10.1111/vde.12673
Subject(s) - mustela putorius , microsporum canis , canis , pathology , cats , pathological , medicine , dermatology , biology , antifungal , paleontology
Background Dermatophytic pseudomycetoma is an atypical form of dermatophytosis where the infection is located in the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissues. Although rare, it is most commonly associated with Microsporum canis or Trichophyton sp. It has been reported in cats, dogs and horses. Objectives To describe the clinical and pathological findings of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma caused by M. canis and Trichophyton sp. in two domestic ferrets. Animals Two pet ferrets ( Mustela putorius furo ). Method and materials Case report. Results Two ferrets were diagnosed with dermatophytic pseudomycetoma confirmed by histological examination of tissue and fungal culture. In both cases, ferrets presented with several cutaneous firm nodules 0.6–3 cm in diameter. Microscopic lesions revealed multifocal nodular pyogranulomatous inflammation with intralesional fungi. Conclusions and clinical importance To the best of the authors′ knowledge, this is the first description of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in domestic ferrets. This disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of nodular dermatopathies in this species.