Introduction Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by dermatophytes — fungi that feed on keratin. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but by fungi belonging…
Introduction Salmonellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It affects a wide range of animal species (cattle, poultry, horses, dogs, cats, reptiles) and humans, making it a significant zoonosis. The…
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. It is one of the most widespread parasitic infections of warm-blooded animals and humans worldwide. Although many infections are asymptomatic in otherwise healthy hosts, T. gondii infection can produce…
Introduction Canine distemper is an acute, highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs and a wide range of wild carnivores. It is a systemic infection that primarily attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems and can produce severe, sometimes fatal,…
Introduction Rabies is one of the oldest and most feared zoonotic diseases known to humanity. It is an acute, progressive, and nearly always fatal infection of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by the rabies virus. Affecting both animals and…