Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Dermatophytosis in the one Humped Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) Dairy Farms in Benadir Region, Somalia
Keywords:
dermatophytosis, camel, public health, KOH
Abstract
Dermatophytosis is zoonotic skin disease and one of the most frequently occurring in human and domesticated animals. It is estimated that 20% of the world population is affected by Dermatophytosis. Camel Dermatophytosis has great public health and economic impact that leads to low milk yield, meat production and poor hide quality. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Dermatophytosis infection among One-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Camel dairy farms of Benadir Region, Somalia. Three hundred eighty four camels randomly surveyed from camel dairy farms. During screening 54 camels (14%)were clinically suspected and samples of skin scraping were examined by using 20% KOH for detection of Dermatophytosis under the microscope. Among these29 camels (7.5%) were infected with Ringworm. According to the age group the highest prevalence was recorded camels younger than three years.
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