Itraconazole susceptibility of feline isolates of Microsporum canis

Mycoses. 1997 Nov;40(7-8):313-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.1997.tb00238.x.

Abstract

The in vitro activity of itraconazole against Microsporum canis was evaluated with 38 feline isolates. Based on the observed minimum inhibitory concentrations it can be concluded that the drug could be effective in the therapy of cats affected by M. canis ringworm.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cat Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Cats / microbiology*
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses / microbiology
  • Dermatomycoses / veterinary*
  • Hair / microbiology
  • Itraconazole / pharmacology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Microsporum / drug effects*
  • Microsporum / isolation & purification
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole