MAMALIA
Dermatophilosis is a bacterial skin infection affecting multiple species of animals world-wide. It
is most common in young or immunosuppressed animals or in animals chronically exposed to
wet conditions.
Yellow fungus disease, or CANV, is a primary pathogen. This means that it can act alone in
causing disease. Yellow fungus disease (YFD) gets its name from the yellow to yellowish brown
skin color it causes.
The fungus can affect perfectly healthy bearded dragons at any time. However, there are some
predisposing factors to consider. Causes and conditions that may increase an individual’s
susceptibility to yellow fungus disease infection include:
Stress.
Overcrowded conditions
Unsanitary conditions, poor cleaning program
Inadequate nutrition
The skin barrier is particularly important. Open skin lesions including trauma, bite or
scratch wounds, even an injured toenail are significant risks, as they provide an entry-
point for CANV.
- Saprolegnia parasitica
Sitridiomikosis