What is it about?
Identification and differentiation of dermatophyte isolates from naturally infected Arabian horses at species and strains levels using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and DNA sequencing. Additionally, antifungal susceptibility testing using broth microdilution method was performed for the isolated dermatophyte species against six antifungal agents
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Molecular characterization of dermatophyte species affecting Arabian horses is a crucial necessity for epidemiologic and therapeutic purposes.Our findings show that PCR-RFLP technique is a reliable tool for the identification of dermatophyte species from Arabian horses. Internal transcribed spacer sequencing provides a precise and useful technique for the identification and differentiation of closely related dermatophyte species. Terbinafine, griseofulvin, and itraconazole are effective antifungals in the treatment of Arabian horse ringworm.
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Writing this article was a great pleasure as Arabian horses, the eldest equine breeds, have great economic and social significance for its long, unique, and storied history.
Dr. Yasmine Hasanine Tartor
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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This page is a summary of: Species Identification, Strain Differentiation, and Antifungal Susceptibility of Dermatophyte Species Isolated From Clinically Infected Arabian Horses, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, December 2017, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.08.019.
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