Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?

Dermatophytes are the etiological agents of dermatophytosis, particularly affecting populationswith frequent exposure to animals, contaminated soil, or shared environments. Due to their hightransmissibility and zoonotic potential, they represent an important public health concern. The objectiveof th...

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Autores principales: Arce, S. M., Martínez Crespi, C. B., Della Vedova, R., D'eramo, L., Amor, V. A., Reynaldi, F. J.
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Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025
Materias:
Dermatomycisis
Zoonosis
One health
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
Dermatomicosis
Una Salud
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8832
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spelling I48-R154-article-88322025-10-31T23:01:31Z Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society? Presencia de dermatofitos en espacios públicos de la ciudad de La Plata. ¿Una amenaza para la sociedad? Arce, S. M. Martínez Crespi, C. B. Della Vedova, R. D'eramo, L. Amor, V. A. Reynaldi, F. J. Dermatomycisis Zoonosis One health Trichophyton Microsporum Nannizzia Dermatomicosis Zoonosis Una Salud Trichophyton Microsporum Nannizzia Dermatophytes are the etiological agents of dermatophytosis, particularly affecting populationswith frequent exposure to animals, contaminated soil, or shared environments. Due to their hightransmissibility and zoonotic potential, they represent an important public health concern. The objectiveof this study was to detect the presence of dermatophytes in public spaces commonly shared by humansand animals, such as squares and parks in the city of La Plata, Argentina. A total of 72 soil samples werecollected. Fungal identification was performed based on macromorphological and micromorphologicalcharacteristics, and the pH of each sample was also determined. Of the ten sampled public sites, seventested positives for dermatophytes. This finding confirmed the presence of organic matter and identifiedthe pH range favorable for fungal growth in several of the sampled areas. Individuals who choose to livewith companion animals must commit to ensuring animal health and welfare, as well as implementingenvironmental hygiene and preventive practices. Identifying the species responsible for dermatophytosisprovides valuable insight into the risk factors associated with zoonotic superficial mycoses and supportsfuture epidemiological surveillance efforts. Los dermatofitos son agentes causantes de dermatofitosis, especialmente en poblaciones con contactofrecuente con animales, suelo o ambientes contaminados. Su alta transmisibilidad y capacidad zoonótica losconvierte en un problema de salud pública relevante. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar la presenciade dermatofitos en espacios públicos compartidos por humanos y animales como lo son las plazas y parquesde la ciudad de La Plata, a partir de un total de 72 muestras de suelo. La identificación se basó en lascaracterísticas macro y micromorfológicas. Como análisis complementario, se determinó el pH de esasmuestras. De los diez sitios públicos muestreados, siete fueron positivos para dermatofitos. El hallazgopermitió determinar la presencia de restos orgánicos y el rango de pH que favorecen el crecimiento delos hongos en algunos de los espacios públicos muestreados. Los interesados en convivir con animales decompañía deben asumir un compromiso para proporcionar y mantener hábitos de promoción y prevenciónen salud, bienestar animal y medio ambiente. El conocimiento de las especies causantes de dermatofitosisproporciona una comprensión más clara de los factores de riesgo para las infecciones fúngicas superficialeszoonóticas, así como tendencias epidemiológicas futuras. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025-10-31 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8832 10.30972/vet.3628832 Revista Veterinaria; Vol. 36 No. 2 (2025); 1-7 Revista Veterinaria; Vol. 36 Núm. 2 (2025); 1-7 1669-6840 1668-4834 spa https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8832/8510 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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topic Dermatomycisis
Zoonosis
One health
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
Dermatomicosis
Zoonosis
Una Salud
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
spellingShingle Dermatomycisis
Zoonosis
One health
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
Dermatomicosis
Zoonosis
Una Salud
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
Arce, S. M.
Martínez Crespi, C. B.
Della Vedova, R.
D'eramo, L.
Amor, V. A.
Reynaldi, F. J.
Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
topic_facet Dermatomycisis
Zoonosis
One health
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
Dermatomicosis
Zoonosis
Una Salud
Trichophyton
Microsporum
Nannizzia
author Arce, S. M.
Martínez Crespi, C. B.
Della Vedova, R.
D'eramo, L.
Amor, V. A.
Reynaldi, F. J.
author_facet Arce, S. M.
Martínez Crespi, C. B.
Della Vedova, R.
D'eramo, L.
Amor, V. A.
Reynaldi, F. J.
author_sort Arce, S. M.
title Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
title_short Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
title_full Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
title_fullStr Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
title_full_unstemmed Presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of La Plata: A threat to society?
title_sort presence of dermatophytes in public spaces in the city of la plata: a threat to society?
description Dermatophytes are the etiological agents of dermatophytosis, particularly affecting populationswith frequent exposure to animals, contaminated soil, or shared environments. Due to their hightransmissibility and zoonotic potential, they represent an important public health concern. The objectiveof this study was to detect the presence of dermatophytes in public spaces commonly shared by humansand animals, such as squares and parks in the city of La Plata, Argentina. A total of 72 soil samples werecollected. Fungal identification was performed based on macromorphological and micromorphologicalcharacteristics, and the pH of each sample was also determined. Of the ten sampled public sites, seventested positives for dermatophytes. This finding confirmed the presence of organic matter and identifiedthe pH range favorable for fungal growth in several of the sampled areas. Individuals who choose to livewith companion animals must commit to ensuring animal health and welfare, as well as implementingenvironmental hygiene and preventive practices. Identifying the species responsible for dermatophytosisprovides valuable insight into the risk factors associated with zoonotic superficial mycoses and supportsfuture epidemiological surveillance efforts.
publisher Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
publishDate 2025
url https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8832
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