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*They are usually secondary invaders

*They are usually secondary invaders

*Able to penetrate all layers of skin, but are generally restricted to the keratin layer and its appendages

*Able to penetrate all layers of [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]], but are generally restricted to the keratin layer and its appendages

**Therefore, most often seen in subcuticular or cutaneous sites  

**Therefore, most often seen in subcuticular or cutaneous sites  

**Lack of tolerance to body temperature and antifungal activity in serum and body fluids prevent the fungi invading subcutaneously

**Lack of tolerance to body temperature and antifungal activity in serum and body fluids prevent the fungi invading subcutaneously

*Common in many species, especially cats

*Common in many species, especially cats

*Hot, humid environment predisposes and viable fungi peripherally

*Hot, humid environment predisposes to infection

*More common in young animals

*More common in young animals