This report describes a molecularly confirmed case of canine dermatophytosis caused by Arthroderma uncinatum in an 11-month-old English Setter from Southern Italy. The dog presented with two alopecic, erythematous, scaling lesions on the metacarpal and metatarsal regions. While routine microscopic examinations were inconclusive, dermatophyte culture yielded a fungal isolate identified as A. uncinatum by ITS sequencing. Topical 1% clotrimazole administered for three weeks resulted in complete clinical and mycological cure. This case documents an uncommon infection by a geophilic dermatophyte and expands veterinary knowledge of A. uncinatum-associated canine disease.
Canine dermatophytosis due to Arthroderma uncinatum: case report and diagnostic considerations
Samarelli R.;Otranto D.;Miglianti M.;Bezerra-Santos M. A.;Giusiano G.
2026-01-01
Abstract
This report describes a molecularly confirmed case of canine dermatophytosis caused by Arthroderma uncinatum in an 11-month-old English Setter from Southern Italy. The dog presented with two alopecic, erythematous, scaling lesions on the metacarpal and metatarsal regions. While routine microscopic examinations were inconclusive, dermatophyte culture yielded a fungal isolate identified as A. uncinatum by ITS sequencing. Topical 1% clotrimazole administered for three weeks resulted in complete clinical and mycological cure. This case documents an uncommon infection by a geophilic dermatophyte and expands veterinary knowledge of A. uncinatum-associated canine disease.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
