Canine dermatophytic kerion caused by Microsporum canis: two case reports
Dermatophytosis is a superficial, highly contagious mycosis caused mainly by keratinophilic fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Nannizzia. This report describes two clinical cases of dermatophytic kerion in dogs caused by Microsporum canis. In both, direct microscopic examination of hairs revealed ectothr...