Ankara'daki kedi ve köpeklerden izole edilen dermatofitlerin epidemiyolojik analizi

Öz

Dermatofitlerin neden olduğu yaygın bir mantar enfeksiyonu olan ve kedi ve köpekleri etkileyen dermatofitoz, veteriner hekimler ve evcil hayvan sahipleri için büyük önem taşır. Ankara'da yapılan bu çalışmada, Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı Laboratuvarı'nda analiz edilen numunelere ait raporlar incelenerek, bölgedeki evcil kedi ve köpeklerde dermatofitozis etkenlerinin araştırılması amaçlandı. Bu araştırmada analiz edilen kedi ve köpek örneklerinden sırasıyla %76 ve %88 pozitif kültür sonuçları elde edilmesiyle hem kedi hem de köpek popülasyonlarında dermatofitosizin önemli bir prevalansının olduğu ortaya konuldu. Mevsimsel değişikliklerin dermatofitoz için en önemli risk faktörlerinden biri olduğu, sonbahar mevsiminde analiz edilen örneklerde kültür pozitifliği oranının diğer mevsimlere göre daha yüksek olduğu belirlendi. Kedilerde Alternaria spp ve köpeklerde Microsporum canis en sık izole edilen mikroorganizmalardı. Sonuç olarak dermatofitoz Ankara'da evcil hayvan sağlığı açısından önemli bir sorun olmaya devam etmektedir. Bu bulgular, veteriner hekimlerin dermatofitozu önlemek, teşhis etmek ve tedavi etmek için laboratuvar teşhis yöntemlerinden yararlanarak hayvan sağlığını korurken potansiyel zoonotik riskleri azaltmasının önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• dermatofit
• kedi
• köpek

Epidemiological analysis of dermatophytes isolated from cats and dogs in Ankara

Abstract

Dermatophytosis, a common fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, affects both cats and dogs and poses significant importance to veterinary professionals and pet owners. In this study conducted in Ankara, it is aimed to investigate the causative agents of dermatophytosis in domestic cats and dogs within the region by reviewing the reports of the samples analyzed in Ankara University Veterinary Faculty Department of Microbiology Laboratory. Key findings from this research revealed a significant prevalence of dermatophytosis in both feline and canine populations in the suspected cases with positive culture results of 76% and 88% in cats and dogs, respectively. Seasonal changes were identified as one of the most significant risk factors for dermatophytosis, with a higher culture positivity rate observed in samples analyzed during the autumn season compared to other seasons. Alternaria spp in cats and Microsporum canis in dogs were the most frequently isolated microorganisms. In conclusion, dermatophytosis continues to be a significant problem for pet health in Ankara. These findings underline the importance of veterinarians utilizing diagnostic laboratory methods to prevent, diagnose and treat dermatophytosis, thereby protecting animal health while reducing potential zoonotic risks.

Keywords

• dermatophyte
• cat
• dog

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