Microsporum canis
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Microsporum canis is an organism that can cause tinea capitis
in humans, and simple ringworm in pets. Despite its name, its major reservoir in companion animals is the domestic cat and dog.
It is closely related to other dermatophytes.
Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp. The disease is primarily caused by dermatophytes in the Trichophyton and Microsporum genera that invade the hair shaft...
in humans, and simple ringworm in pets. Despite its name, its major reservoir in companion animals is the domestic cat and dog.
It is closely related to other dermatophytes.