Fungal Infections in Cats: Ringworm is common, but systemic infections are more challenging.

The article discusses fungal infections in cats, focusing on ringworm as a common skin infection. It mentions that certain fungi thrive in warm and humid climates and can infect cats in various ways. Systemic fungal disease in cats is rare but serious, and the article provides information on different types of systemic fungal diseases, their clinical signs, and diagnosis. Treatment for systemic fungal disease requires prolonged use of antifungal drugs, and the prognosis can vary depending on the specific disease and any concurrent retroviral diseases. The article emphasizes the importance of considering fungal disease as a potential diagnosis if a cat is not responding to traditional therapies. [Extracted from the article]