Hedgehog Dermatophytosis: Understanding <i>Trichophyton erinacei</i> Infection in Pet Hedgehogs and Its Implications for Human Health

Pet hedgehogs, which are increasingly favoured companions, have garnered attention due to their potential as carriers of zoonotic diseases. These small insectivorous mammals, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, are commonly kept as pets. The encroachment of humans into hedgehog habitats has brought...

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Main Authors: Lucia Kottferová, Ladislav Molnár, Peter Major, Edina Sesztáková, Katarína Kuzyšinová, Vladimír Vrabec, Jana Kottferová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/12/1132