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Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy

Andressa Lorena Silveira Mendes, Maria Isabel de Azevedo, Adriane Pimenta da Costa-Val Bicalho.


Abstract
Background:
Dermatophytosis is a contagious fungal infection that affects mainly cats. It poses significant challenges in veterinary medicine due to its zoonotic potential and impact on animal and public health. Rapid and reliable diagnosis is crucial for preventing the spread of the disease, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring disease control efforts. Although there are several studies on diagnostic methods in feline dermatophytosis, the comparison between them from the same sample lacks data. The absence of a universally accepted gold standard diagnostic method highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to diagnosing feline dermatophytosis.
Aim:
This study aims to assess the accuracy and efficacy of different diagnostic techniques comprehensively.
Methods:
For this, forty-eight samples of cats were analyzed by dermoscopy, direct hair examination, fungal culture using various media (Mycosel, Sabouraud, and Dermatophyte Test Medium), and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Results:
Direct examination and dermoscopy yielded unsatisfactory results. Mycosel and Sabouraud were suboptimal. DTM demonstrated superior selectivity, making it the most reliable among traditional methods. PCR was the top performer, exhibiting singular sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy.
Conclusion:
The study suggests that PCR may be the preferred choice for diagnosing feline dermatophytosis in clinical practice, especially when rapid and accurate results are essential.

Key words: Dermoscopy direct examination, Fungal culture, PCR


 
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Mendes ALS, Azevedo MId, Bicalho APdC. Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(4): 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14


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Mendes ALS, Azevedo MId, Bicalho APdC. Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=180641 [Access: December 06, 2024]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14


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Mendes ALS, Azevedo MId, Bicalho APdC. Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(4): 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Mendes ALS, Azevedo MId, Bicalho APdC. Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited December 06, 2024]; 14(4): 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



Harvard Style

Mendes, A. L. S., Azevedo, . M. I. d. & Bicalho, . A. P. d. C. (2024) Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Vet J, 14 (4), 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



Turabian Style

Mendes, Andressa Lorena Silveira, Maria Isabel de Azevedo, and Adriane Pimenta da Costa-Val Bicalho. 2024. Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (4), 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



Chicago Style

Mendes, Andressa Lorena Silveira, Maria Isabel de Azevedo, and Adriane Pimenta da Costa-Val Bicalho. "Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mendes, Andressa Lorena Silveira, Maria Isabel de Azevedo, and Adriane Pimenta da Costa-Val Bicalho. "Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy." Open Veterinary Journal 14.4 (2024), 1072-1075. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mendes, A. L. S., Azevedo, . M. I. d. & Bicalho, . A. P. d. C. (2024) Dermatophytosis in cats: A comprehensive study on diagnostic methods and their accuracy. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (4), 1072-1075. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.14