Sexual Dimorphism in Prognosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Dermatophytosis in Mus Musculus

¹Spanish University, Madrid, Spain, 28019

²Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Meibergdreef 47, 1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

*Corresponding author: Alicia Garcia-Falgueras, Spanish University, Madrid-28019, Spain, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Meibergdreef 47, 1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: February 28, 2026

Published Date: April 10, 2026

Citation: Garcia-Falgueras, Alicia. (2026). Sexual Dimorphism in Prognosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Dermatophytosis in Mus Musculus. Mathews J Psychiatry Ment Health. 11(1):61.

Copyrights: Garcia-Falgueras, Alicia. (2026).

ABSTRACT

A spontaneous outbreak of dermatophytosis was detected in a domestic rural mouse strain, “Mus musculus” of 24 specimens. This research article presents the possible causes of the outbreak (wounds from fights and/or mite bites), along with the presence of insects (Musca domestica, Xylocopa, Apis) as mechanical vectors for the transmission of fungal spores. The treatment process and the variables involved are described, revealing that only four males of the mice colony (male N =11; females N = 13) presented this skin condition, which was resolved completely with the use of various topical antifungals (Clotrimazol 10 mg/g and Bifonazol 10 mg/gr). In humans itches by skin inflammatory disease goes together with psychological absence of well being (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and substance misuse). The rodents observed with the skin disease showed similar body weight, but also displayed a prolonged scratching behavior, facial expression of intense discomfort, a vehement reaction to surprising or frightening stimuli and a loss of appetite. The potential barrier of the immune system in rodents is considered a possible explanation for the absence of other infections in specimens that shared the same cage. Similarly, the possible effect of their aggressive behavior in captivity under laboratory conditions are considered variables to contemplate in fungal proliferation and the ease with which these infections spread.

Keywords: Fur, Scab, Itches, Mites, Sexual Dimorphism, Chronic Wound, Antifungal, Immune System, Common Fly, Bumblebee, Rural Environment, Mus musculus.