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Dwi Utari Rahmiati
Division of Surgery and Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University
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Canine Skin Lesions and Dermatophytosis in One Indonesian Shelter Setting in Bogor, Indonesia Punitheraj Rajendran; Novericko Ginger Budiono; Agustin Indrawati; Titiek Sunartatie; Dwi Utari Rahmiati; Fadjar Satrija
Media Kedokteran Hewan Vol. 37 No. 3 (2026): Media Kedokteran Hewan
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/mkh.v37i3.2026.316-330

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Dermatophytosis is one of the most common mycoses in dogs; however, reports from Indonesian shelters are lacking. This study investigated canine dermatophytosis at one shelter in Bogor (2024), focusing on the characterization of lesions and point prevalence. Signalment, breed, sex, and medical history were recorded, followed by a dermatological examination and lesion scoring. Diagnostic procedures included Wood's lamp testing and fungal sampling using the MacKenzie toothbrush method in 20 dogs, supplemented by scrapings and hair plucking from dogs with lesions. Samples were cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and subcultured onto Potato Dextrose Agar for identification. Of the 20 dogs, 17 (85%) exhibited lesions, most commonly alopecia (11/20; 55%), scaling/crusting (8/20; 40%), erythema (3/20; 15%), miliary dermatitis (2/20; 10%), and pustules/papules (1/20; 5%). Wood's lamp test was positive in 10 dogs (50%). Direct microscopic examination of scrapings and hair plucks consistently revealed hyphae. Fungal culture confirmed Microsporum canis in one symptomatic female Beagle (5%). The infected dog had alopecia and crusted lesions, indicating an active infection. Overall, the findings highlight a high frequency of dermatological abnormalities in shelter dogs but a low culture-confirmed prevalence of dermatophytosis. These results emphasize the need for broader surveillance across shelters to clarify the epidemiology and guide effective management strategies.  
Co-Authors Agustin Indrawati Budiono, Novericko Ginger Fadjar Satrija Punitheraj Rajendran Titiek Sunartatie