There is an uprising number of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) admitted every year to wildlife rehabilitation centres in Western Europe. These animals are frequently found infected by ectoparasites (ticks and mites) as well as the dermatophyte species Trichophyton erinacei. The objective of the present study was to determine the presence of T. erinacei in hedgehogs admitted to a wildlife rehabilitation centre from Ile-de-France region, France and to assess the risk of cross contamination in order to adapt control measures.

Trichophyton erinacei in European hedgehogs admitted to wildlife rehabilitation centers: results of a prospective epidemiological survey in Ile-de-France, France