Treatment of Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection in rabbits
Franklin, C.L.; Gibson, S.V.; Caffrey, C.J.; Wagner, J.E.; Steffen, E.K.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 198(9): 1625-1630
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 2061179 Document Number: 376556
Copper sulfate and a metastabilized chlorous acid/chlorine dioxide (MECA) compound were evaluated for efficacy in treating Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection in rabbits. Forty rabbits naturally infected with T. mentagrophytes were allotted to 5 treatment groups: nontreated control, sham dip, 1% copper sulfate dip, MECA dip, and MECA spray. Results of lesion culture, regression of gross lesions, and histopathologic findings were documented. Copper sulfate and MECA were effective in treating clinical dermatophytosis and in decreasing T. mentagrophytes carrier status in rabbits.