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Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province

Cilt: 36 Sayı: 1 24 Temmuz 2025
  • Orkun Babacan *
  • Gülşen Dilli Coşkun
  • Gül İnceoğlu
  • Nida Günel
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Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province

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Dermatophytosis can be observed in cats of all ages. However, it is more common in young, sick, elderly, and immunocompromised animals, and the recovery time may be prolonged in these cases. Humid environments and group housing are significant factors contributing to the onset of the disease. The diagnosis of dermatophytosis is primarily made through direct microscopy and culture. For this purpose, hair and skin scrapings taken from the lesion sites are used as materials. A total of at least 56 samples (hair, skin flakes, etc.) collected from suspected dermatophytosis cats by clinical veterinarians and sent to the laboratory for diagnostic mycological purposes were examined. Out of these, 44 samples showed growth, while 12 did not. Based on the isolation and identification results, the most commonly isolated pathogens were Penicillium spp. and Aspergillus spp., followed by Candida spp., Microsporum spp., Trichophyton spp., and Alternaria spp. These fungal pathogens were isolated and identified from suspected dermatophyte samples in cats in Balıkesir province. One reason for their lower prevalence in this study could be that the samples were taken from pet cats under the care of clinical veterinarians. This study provides the first report on the prevalence of fungal pathogens observed in cats in Balıkesir province. Future studies should focus on monitoring and tracking fungal pathogens in cats, especially considering the One Health principle. Therefore, it was considered beneficial to conduct further research to determine the species-level agents responsible for dermatophytosis.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

TÜBİTAK 2209-A - University Students Research Projects

Proje Numarası

1919B012300389

Etik Beyan

Veteriner Kliniklerden klinik veteriner hekimlerinin teşhis amaçlı aldığı ve teşhis amaçlı laboratuvara gönderdiği materyaller kullanıldığından ilgili yönetmeliğe göre etik kurul iznine tabi değildir.

Teşekkür

This research was supported by the TÜBİTAK 2209-A - University Students Research Projects Support Program under project number 1919B012300389. We would like to thank TÜBİTAK for its contributions to science.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Mikoloji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

24 Temmuz 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

23 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 36 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Babacan, O., Dilli Coşkun, G., İnceoğlu, G., & Günel, N. (2025). Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province. Etlik Veteriner Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi, 36(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.35864/evmd.1647057
AMA
1.Babacan O, Dilli Coşkun G, İnceoğlu G, Günel N. Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province. Etlik Vet. Mik. Derg. 2025;36(1):1-6. doi:10.35864/evmd.1647057
Chicago
Babacan, Orkun, Gülşen Dilli Coşkun, Gül İnceoğlu, ve Nida Günel. 2025. “Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province”. Etlik Veteriner Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi 36 (1): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.35864/evmd.1647057.
EndNote
Babacan O, Dilli Coşkun G, İnceoğlu G, Günel N (01 Temmuz 2025) Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province. Etlik Veteriner Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi 36 1 1–6.
IEEE
[1]O. Babacan, G. Dilli Coşkun, G. İnceoğlu, ve N. Günel, “Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province”, Etlik Vet. Mik. Derg., c. 36, sy 1, ss. 1–6, Tem. 2025, doi: 10.35864/evmd.1647057.
ISNAD
Babacan, Orkun - Dilli Coşkun, Gülşen - İnceoğlu, Gül - Günel, Nida. “Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province”. Etlik Veteriner Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi 36/1 (01 Temmuz 2025): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.35864/evmd.1647057.
JAMA
1.Babacan O, Dilli Coşkun G, İnceoğlu G, Günel N. Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province. Etlik Vet. Mik. Derg. 2025;36:1–6.
MLA
Babacan, Orkun, vd. “Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province”. Etlik Veteriner Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi, c. 36, sy 1, Temmuz 2025, ss. 1-6, doi:10.35864/evmd.1647057.
Vancouver
1.Orkun Babacan, Gülşen Dilli Coşkun, Gül İnceoğlu, Nida Günel. Isolation and identification of dermatophytes in cats in Balıkesir province. Etlik Vet. Mik. Derg. 01 Temmuz 2025;36(1):1-6. doi:10.35864/evmd.1647057


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