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Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia

Nicole Ting Qian Wen, Novericko Ginger Budiono, Agustin Indrawati, Titiek Sunartatie, Dwi Utari Rahmiati, Agus Wijaya.


Abstract
Background:
Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic fungal infection of concern in both human and veterinary medicine. It typically manifests as alopecia, scaling, and erythematous skin lesions. Cats, particularly those in shelters, may act as reservoirs; however, data from Indonesia are scarce.

Aim:
This study aimed to determine the point prevalence of dermatophytosis among cats in a shelter in Bogor, Indonesia, using culture-based confirmation.

Methods:
Samples were collected from 20 cats from a cat shelter in Bogor, Indonesia, using the MacKenzie toothbrush technique, supplemented with skin scrapings and hair plucks for direct microscopy and fungal culture. The lesions were scored, and Wood’s lamp examination was used as a screening tool. Fungal cultures on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and Potato Dextrose Agar with chloramphenicol and cycloheximide provided a definitive diagnosis.

Results:
Of the 20 cats, 14 showed clinical signs, and lesion scores ranged from 0 to 8. Wood’s lamp testing was positive in 11 cats (55%), and microscopy revealed fungal elements (not a specific dermatophyte) in all skin scrapings and hair plucks. Culture confirmed Microsporum canis (1/20; 5%) and Trichophyton verrucosum (1/20; 5%), yielding an overall prevalence of 10%. Both positive cats were symptomatic, underscoring the risk of transmission.

Conclusion:
Dermatophytosis was present in shelter cats. Preventive measures should include early detection, isolation, environmental disinfection, and routine screening of shelter populations.

Key words: Animal shelter; Cats; Feline dermatophytosis; Microsporum canis; Trichophyton verrucosum.


 
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Wen NTQ, Budiono NG, Indrawati A, Sunartatie T, Rahmiati DU, Wijaya A. Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(7): 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33

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Wen NTQ, Budiono NG, Indrawati A, Sunartatie T, Rahmiati DU, Wijaya A. Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=308628 [Access: July 11, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33

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Wen NTQ, Budiono NG, Indrawati A, Sunartatie T, Rahmiati DU, Wijaya A. Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(7): 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


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Wen NTQ, Budiono NG, Indrawati A, Sunartatie T, Rahmiati DU, Wijaya A. Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. (2026), [cited July 11, 2026]; 16(7): 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


Harvard Style

Wen, N. T. Q., Budiono, . N. G., Indrawati, . A., Sunartatie, . T., Rahmiati, . D. U. & Wijaya, . A. (2026) Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Vet. J., 16 (7), 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


Turabian Style

Wen, Nicole Ting Qian, Novericko Ginger Budiono, Agustin Indrawati, Titiek Sunartatie, Dwi Utari Rahmiati, and Agus Wijaya. 2026. Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (7), 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


Chicago Style

Wen, Nicole Ting Qian, Novericko Ginger Budiono, Agustin Indrawati, Titiek Sunartatie, Dwi Utari Rahmiati, and Agus Wijaya. "Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia." Open Veterinary Journal 16 (2026), 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Wen, Nicole Ting Qian, Novericko Ginger Budiono, Agustin Indrawati, Titiek Sunartatie, Dwi Utari Rahmiati, and Agus Wijaya. "Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia." Open Veterinary Journal 16.7 (2026), 4491-4502. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Wen, N. T. Q., Budiono, . N. G., Indrawati, . A., Sunartatie, . T., Rahmiati, . D. U. & Wijaya, . A. (2026) Clinical skin scoring and pathogenic dermatophytes detection in cats in a shelter setting in Bogor, Indonesia. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (7), 4491-4502. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.33


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