Abstract

Evaluation of New Compounds Efficacy on Dermatophytosis Treatment in Cattle and Buffalo

Highlights

  • Ringworm or known as dermatophytosis is contagious fungal disease caused by dermatophytes species affecting both animals and human that mainly damage the superficial layer of skin, hair, nails and claw [1]

  • This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal effect of both Clove oil and local prepared culture filtrate vaccine in treatment of dermatophytosis in cows and buffaloes calves under field condition

  • The clove oil used as pure oil as topical spray 3 times daily for 10 successive days on the affected lesions in (15 cases in cows and 8 cases in buffaloes)

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Summary

Introduction

Ringworm or known as dermatophytosis is contagious fungal disease caused by dermatophytes species affecting both animals and human that mainly damage the superficial layer of skin, hair, nails and claw [1]. The high incidence of fungal infection mainly attributed to intensive use of immunosuppression drugs in man and poorly maintenance condition surrounding animals [3]. Dermatophytosis mainly observed in young calves, which have high skin PH and immune system is ill developed [7]. [9] had been reported significant and strong antifungal efficacy of Clove oil active ingredient (Eugenol) in treatment of most fungal species including dermatophyes. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal effect of both Clove oil and local prepared culture filtrate vaccine in treatment of dermatophytosis in cows and buffaloes calves under field condition

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