INFLUENCE OF ANIMAL HIBERNATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF MYCOSES

The development of adiaspiromycosis and trichophytosis depending upon the state of activity of red-cheeked squirrels is described. The conidia of Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens [Emmonsia crescens], were not transformed into adiaspores when injected into hibernating animals. During the hibernation period of 4 mo., most of the conidia died. After awakening, the remaining viable conidia were transformed into adiaspores. During hibernation the squirrels which had been infected with Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. granulosum developed a symptom-free infection.