Microsporum gallinae (originally identified as Epidermophyton gallinae) is a type of fungi known as dermatophyte, which have the ability to utilise keratin as a nutrient source, i.e. they have a unique enzymatic capacity [keratinase]. It is responsible for causing dermatophytosis (ringworm) in horses. It is most often found around the flank and girth area of infected horses.
M. gallinae is found worldwide, however is more abundant in tropical and subtropical regions. It's optimal temperature for growth is between 26 to 28 °C (78 to 82 °F).
Disinfection
M. gallinae can be disinfected using diluted (1:10) bleach solution.
