Microsporum canis and Alternaria Macroconidia in Culture

Microscopic examination of dermatophyte culture: differentiating Microsporum canis macroconidia from Alternaria mold in veterinary practice.

Anastasia Kochetkova 1 min October 7, 2024

Culture preparation: Microsporum canis macroconidia (arrow 1) and Alternaria (arrow 2)

Microscopy of a culture from Dermakit medium, Microsporum canis macroconidia (marked with arrow 1) and Alternaria (arrow 2). Kitten.

👉 The image was kindly provided by Anastasia Kochetkova, Veterinary Clinic “Center”, Rostov-on-Don.

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