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==Introduction==
[[Image:Dermatophytosis donkey.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>A dermatophyte infection of the neck of a donkey. Note the lack of circular lesions commonly thought to be a characteristic feature of ‘ringworm’. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
Donkeys are liable to [[Dermatophytosis|dermatophyte]] (ringworm) infestation, but the clinical features are often less obvious than in horses. Ringworm due to ''Trichophyton'' and ''Microsporum'' dermatophytes are the most common fungal infection in most temperate climates.
==Clinical signs==
==Clinical signs==
Donkeys present in the usual manner with '''centrifugally expanding roughly circular or coalescing patches of alopecia, scaling and mild exudation'''. There is seldom any significant pruritus, but the donkey may respond to gentle rubbing of the lesion with nose and mouth twitching suggesting some pleasurable relief. More extensive, less well defined areas
Donkeys are liable to [[Dermatophytosis|dermatophyte]] (ringworm) infestation, but the clinical features are often less obvious than in horses. Ringworm due to ''Trichophyton'' and ''Microsporum'' dermatophytes are the most common fungal infection in
may develop in cases affected with certain of the ''Trichophyton spp.''
may develop in cases affected with certain of the ''Trichophyton spp.''
Immunity is reasonably effective and repeat infection with the same organism should not occur for over two years. Vaccine technology has not yet reached the donkey!
Immunity is reasonably effective and repeat infection with the same organism should not occur for over two years. Vaccine technology has not yet reached the donkey!
==Literature Search==
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==References==
==References==