Management of dermatophytosis environmental contamination and treatment scenarios (Proceedings)

Environmental Exposure

The Veterinary Clinic and Exposure to Fungal Spores

• Minimizing Contamination in the Clinic Exam Room

• Minimizing Spread Throughout the Clinic

• Identifying Areas of Contamination

• Decontamination of the Clinic

Rational Measures to Minimize Contamination of the Family Home

• Confinement Suggestions and Issues

• Cleaning and Disinfection

• When Are We Done?!

Suggestions for Multi-Animal Facilities

• Advantages of a Site Visit

• Maximizing Options

Treatment Options

Clipping the Hair Coat

Consistently Effective Topical Rinses

Systemic Antifungal Drugs

Monitoring of Treatment and End Point of Treatment

Treatment Scenarios-What are the Options?

Single Kitten or Cat

One Infected, Several Other Pets Exposed in the Family Home

Infection in a Cattery

Dilemmas in Rescue Organizations and Shelters