Fungal Infections in Dogs

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1. How are fungal infections different from bacterial infections? Fungal infections occur only on the skin Fungal infections are usually harder to treat Fungal infections are more contagious Fungal infections cause fewer symptoms

2. What is the most common fungal infection in dogs? Scabies Valley fever Mange Ringworm

3. This systemic fungal infection is most common in dogs that live close to water, as the organism grows best in wet, acidic soils. In the U.S., the disease is found primarily in the Mid-Atlantic states and in areas along the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers. Symptoms include coughing, eye problems, skin lesions, and weight loss. Pityriasis Cryptococcus Blastomycosis Valley fever

4. This fungal disease is often called "Valley Fever." It is most common in the southwestern U.S. It prefers dry, alkaline soil. Symptoms of infection with this agent include respiratory disease with coughing and weight loss. It also commonly affects the long bones such as the leg bones. Coccidiomycosis Aspergillosis Histoplasmosis Malassezia infection

5. Most commonly acquired from bird droppings, this fungal infection, like most other fungal infections, usually starts in the lungs. However, it also commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing diarrhea, anemia, weight loss and internal bleeding. Cryptococcus Coccidiomycosis Histoplasmosis Zygomycosis

6. Several breeds of dogs share a (presumably inherited) susceptibility to one type of fungal skin infection. Affected breeds include Maltese, several breeds of terriers, poodles, German shepherd dogs and Shetland sheepdogs. Ringworm Zygomycosis Sporotrichosis Malassezia infection

7. This fungal infection is most common in dogs with a compromised immune system. It is the most common fungal cause of neurological problems. Unlike other fungal infections, dogs with this disease usually do not have respiratory symptoms. Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Cryptococcus Aspergillosis

8. Fungal diseases are usually easy to diagnose. True False

9. What is the most commonly used drug for treatment of systemic fungal infections in dogs? Amphotericin B Ketoconazole Griseofulvin Lufenuron

10. Most canine fungal infections can be transmitted to humans. True False