Abstract
A survey of Trichophyton persicolor infection in small wild mammals has been carried out on a Berkshire estate by means of Mackenzie's hairbrush technique.Of 127 bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus) examined, 53% were infected, of 113 field voles (Microtus agrestis) 25% were infected, and of 26 wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus) 19% were infected, as was 1 of 6 common shrews (Sorex araneus). More than 1 in 2 infected bank voles were “colonized” by the fungus compared with only 1 in 5 infected field voles.The occurrence of T. persicolor in wood mice and common shrews is noted for the first time, but it is suggested that these species are not the normal hosts of the fungus.The infection rate in voles inhabiting woodland and old-established grassland was considerably higher than in those inhabiting an area of new plantation. Possible explanations for this are discussed.
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