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Characterization of the cutaneous mycobiota in Persian cats with severe dermatophytosis.

Alexandra N MyersCaitlin E OlderAlison B DieselSara D LawhonAline Rodrigues Hoffmann
Published in: Veterinary dermatology (2021)
Aside from M. canis, our results indicate that an underlying fungal dysbiosis is not likely to play a role in development of dermatophytosis in Persian cats. Other explanations for predisposition to this disease, such as a primary immunodeficiency, ineffective grooming or unique features of Persian cat hair should be investigated.
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