Clinical signs other than the presence of dermatitis consisting of white flakes of skin are uncommon. Affected rabbits generally are not pruritic and demonstrate little or no alopecia. Zoonotic infections are considered possible, although extremely uncommon. Dermatomycosis infections in rabbits should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an alopecic or pruritic rabbit. Both Microsporum and Trichophyton species can occur.
Diagnosis is through culture of the organism, and clinical signs are similar to other mammals.
Infections in people generally involve classical pruritic ringworm skin lesions. Zoonotic potential seems to center on an individual's susceptibility to the infection rather than mere exposure to the fungus. Hedgehogs Sarcoptic mange is a common skin condition of hedgehogs. As with other species, the affected animal can be extremely pruritic and demonstrate excessive skin flaking. Diagnosis is through identification of the mite, which can sometimes be accomplished through microscopic examination of the flaky skin that falls off the pet.