Cat fungal infection

*Malassezia pachydermatis* is a normal yeast found on the skin of all cats and does not cause infection in healthy cats.

Sporotrichosis is an uncommon fungal infection that affects the skin of cats.

*Candida* is a yeast-like fungus that exists as part of the normal flora of cats. Candidiasis is a condition where there is an overgrowth of this fungus within the body in cats.

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection in cats caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is commonly found in soil around bodies of water. Cases are most commonly identified around the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and St. Lawrence rivers.

Histoplasmosis is a rare, potentially fatal infection in cats caused by the fungus Histoplasma. Inhalation of Histoplasma spores from contaminated dust is the most common route of infection.

Coccidioidomycosis in cats is a systemic infection caused by inhalation of dust-borne fungal spores of Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. Coccidioides is endemic in dry, desert areas and outbreaks commonly occur after dust storms.

Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. Infection occurs through contact between broken skin and infected animals or contaminated surfaces.

Aspergillosis is a type of fungal infection in cats caused by the organism Aspergillus, a species of fungus. Two types of aspergillosis occur in cats: nasal (affects the nose) and systemic (affects internal organs).