Other, more uncommon, fungal infections include candidiasis (Figure 12), cryptococcosis, sporotrichosis and alternariosis. Clinically, these mycoses can cause dermatitis similar to that of Malassezia...
Gaudiano (2005) suggests a thorough history is essential for any good skin workup, and very often a 15 minute consult with a VS is not long enough for this to be achieved. Dermatology clinics with a...
Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals or indirectly from contaminated fomites (such as bedding). Infection occurs when arthrospores attach to the upper layer of the...