<div>Background: The importance of zoonotic fungal infections is increasing today and continues to increase due to changing living conditions.&nbsp; 
 
Methods: Between 2012 and 2019 evaluated of fungi species isolated from 51 (20.07%) of 254 samples from 10 different animal species (dog, cat, horse, cow, goat, sheep, camel, penguin, bird, rabbit) with 10 different sample types Thus, the risk of those with zoonotic characteristics was assessed. Despite fungal hyphae and/or spores were seen in 63 (24.8%) of 254 samples in the direct microscopic examination, the isolation of fungi on Sabouraud dextrose agar occurred in only 51 of these samples (20.07%).&nbsp; 
 
Conclusion: Of all the 51 samples, 9 (17.64%) samples had more than one fungal agent. The predominant isolate was Aspergillus spp. with an isolation rate of 24 (47.05%), followed by Malassezia spp. 11 (21.56%), Alternaria spp. 6 (11.76%), Penicillium spp. and various yeasts 4 (7.84%), Microsporum spp. 3 (5.88%), Candida spp., Mucor spp., Geotrichum spp. 2 (3.92%) and Trichophyton spp. and Rhizopus spp. 1 (1.96%). Besides, samples were examined for the presence of bacteria and one or more of the bacteria were also isolated from 14 (27.4%) of 51 samples. This assessment in the veterinary microbiology laboratory has shown that the isolated fungi agents pose a significant risk of infection for people who take care of these animals or consume animal products and pet owners.</div>

​Evaluation of Fungi Isolated in the Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory in Terms of Human Health

<div>The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought to light a glaring issue faced by the research laboratories housing and experimenting on animals. As humans become more empathetic towards the welfare of animals, regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding the experimentation carried out on them has now become a major responsibility of these organizations and facilities. They need to ensure that animal wellbeing is not compromised at any time. To warrant this, especially in epidemics, a contingency plan needs to be put in place. In government organizations, the authorities from the top to the individual personnel working at the various facilities need to work hand-in-hand to allow these plans to be executed well. The plans, tediously put together, include risk assessment, mitigation of the risk as well as recovering from the adversity. Emphasizing on the underlying responsibilities of the government, the institutions and the facilities, which include various approvals, online meetings, transport of essentials goods, personnel trainings, stocking up essentials, etc. is essential. The disaster management plan for epidemics that provides guidelines on how to cope up with the situation during crisis, recuperate and restart the routine activities once things resume as per normal would be highly useful. This would secure animal care, welfare as well as the interests of the researchers working on these animals. This review article aims to describe a disaster management plan for handling similar situation if arise in future.</div>

​Evaluation of Fungi Isolated in the Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory in Terms of Human Health

General Perspectives for Management of Animal Facilities during Pandemics or Similar Crisis: A Review

Evaluation of Fungi Isolated in the Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory in Terms of Human Health