Chickens represent the host population of Microsporum gallinae but its opportunistic nature allows it to enter other populations of fowl , mice , squirrels , cats , dogs and monkeys .
Microsporum gallinae is a fungus of the genus Microsporum that causes dermatophytosis , commonly known as ringworm .
Chickens represent the host population of fungus   but Microsporum gallinae 's opportunistic nature allows it to enter other populations of fowl , mice , squirrels , cats , dogs and monkeys .
Microsporum gallinae is a fungus of the genus Microsporum that causes dermatophytosis , commonly known as ringworm .