Background Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal skin disease of cats and dogs. The most
common pathogens of small animals belong to the genera Microsporum and Trichophyton. It …

Oral candidiasis (OC) is a common fungal disease encountered in dermatology, most
commonly caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans in the mouth. Although thrush is a …

Covering the diagnosis and treatment of hundreds of dermatologic conditions, Muller and
Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Edition is today's leading reference on dermatology for …

Oral candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection of the oral cavity caused by an
overgrowth of Candida species, the commonest being Candida albicans. The incidence …

Major developments in research into the azole class of antifungal agents during the 1990s
have provided expanded options for the treatment of many opportunistic and endemic fungal …

A prospective, multicenter study to determine the epidemiology of onychomycosis was
performed in the offices of 3 dermatologists and 1 family physician in Ontario, Canada. In the …

During the past decade, tinea capitis has again become a major public health concern in the
United States and elsewhere. Not only is there evidence of increasing incidence of the …

Hydrogels are playing an increasingly important role in medicine and pharmacy. Due to their
favorable physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and designed interaction with living …

During the past two decades invasive fungal infections have emerged as major causes of
morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Several factors have contributed to …

Treatment of superficial fungal infections has come a long way. This has, in part, been
through the development and evaluation of new drugs. However, utilising new strategies …