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4: Dermatophytosis

Figurę 4:1: Erythematous blepharitis with comedones in a Persian cat with dermatophytosis caused hy Microsporum canis

Figurę 4:2: Peripherally expanding patch of erythema, scaling and hair loss in a kitten with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis

Figurę 4:3: Erythema and alopecia on the nose of a cat with dermatophytosis caused hy Microsporum canis. Notę that the nasalplanum iwhich has no hairfollicles) is unaffected (courtesy ofD.N. Carlotti)

Figurę 4:4: Peripherally expanding area of scaling and alopecia on the distal limb ofa cat with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis

Figurę 4:5: Multiple areas of peripherally expanding hair loss on the distal limb ofa cat with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis

Figurę 4:6: Localised keratinisation defect in a Persian cat with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis