Authors:
Lora KOENHEMSI, Belgi D. Sigirci, Funda Bagcigil
, Banu DOKUZEYLUL, Erman OR |
Abstract:
Alternaria causes opportunistic pathogenic infections mainly in respiratory system in humans
and animals. Yet, there is little information on this topic in the relevant literature. In an effort to
fill this gap, the aim of this study was to describe the history and clinical findings of and
mycological findings of Alternaria. In the study, 60 dogs and 7 cats were identified with the
fungus. Alternaria spp. in the skin was mostly isolated in late summer and autumn. All animals
had alopecia and most of them had pruritus (32 dogs and 2 cats). Paws were the foremost body
part detected with lesions. The findings suggest that it would be beneficial to have these fungi in
the differential diagnosis list for cats and dogs with the complaint of alopecia and pruritus, which
are particularly brought in June. Further studies are required in order to better understand the
effects of Alternaria on animals. |
