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The infection can be transmitted to humans by anthropophilic (between people), geophilic (from soil) and zoophilic (from animals) spread. ... Dermatophytosis (tinea) infections are fungal infections caused by dermatophytes - a group of fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. Several species commonly invade human...
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www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Dermatophytosis-(Tinea).htm
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The fungi feed upon the dead cells of skin and hair causing, in people, a classic round, The fungi responsible are called "dermatophytes," meaning "plants that live on the skin" thus the more correct term for ringworm is "dermatophytosis." The characteristic "ring" appearance is primarily a human phenomenon.
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One of the worst cases of dermatophytosis that I ever saw was in a cat that had been treated with monthly Depo-Medrol injections for one year. About 50 percent of people exposed to symptomatic or asymptomatic carrier cats develop signs of dermatophytosis.
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It’s a very common problem, both for HIV-negative people and HIV-positive peopole, when dermatologist identified as dermatophytosis.It can get worse and also more common in HIV-infected people as their CD4 count gets lower.
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Dermatophytosis affects dogs, cats, and people. ... Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. Immunocompromised individuals should avoid handling infected animals. People should discuss their treatment with a physician.
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The three dermatophytes that are the most common causes of feline ringworm (dermatophytosis) can be divided to two groups depending on where they normally grow. Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic species because it normally grows in soil. ... The second problem deals with the ability of these three dermatophytes to infect people.
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www.doctorfungus.org/Mycoses/veteri/Ringworm_cats.htm
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Yes, many different kinds of animals can transmit ringworm to people. Ringworm is transmitted from direct contact with an infected animal's skin or hair. Dogs and cats, especially kittens or puppies, can have ringworm that can be passed to people.
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www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.htm
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The mite can transiently affect people. Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton species is sometimes seen in guinea pigs. As with other animals susceptible to ringworm, zoonotic potential exists.
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Statistics about Tinea as a medical condition including prevalence, incidence, death rates, and social and hospital statistics. ... 11% of hospital consultant episodes for dermatophytosis occurred in people over 75 in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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