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*They are usually secondary invaders
 
*They are usually secondary invaders
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*Able to penetrate all layers of skin, but are generally restricted to the keratin layer and its appendages
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*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
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*Common in many species, especially cats
 
*Common in many species, especially cats
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*Hot, humid environment predisposes and viable fungi peripherally
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*Hot, humid environment predisposes to infection
    
*More common in young animals
 
*More common in young animals
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