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What are the layers of the epidermis?
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stratum
-corneum -lucidum -granulosum -spinosum -basale basal lamina |
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what bacteria causes most pyodermas?
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Staph
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What animals are pre-disposed to Post-traumatic Dermatitis?
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long haired dogs
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This condition occurs when skin surfaces rub together?
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Intertrigo Pyoderma
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Name two surface pyodermas.
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Intertrigo Pyoderma
Post-traumatic Dermatitis |
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Name three superficial pyodermas.
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Impetigo
Recurrent Superficial staph pyoderma Staph folliculitis |
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What is the plan for treatment of Acute Moist dermatitis?
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clip and clean
corticosteriod spray maybe oral pred to decrease purities prevent continued self trauma rarely culture- use staph sensitive antibiotic |
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Whaat are the predisposing factors for Intertrigo?
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breed and obesity
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What are the types of folds where intertrigo dermatitis occurs?
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lip folds
nasal folds vulvular folds tail folds body folds obesity folds |
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How would a case of Intertrigo Dermatitis be managed?
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clip and clean
local antibiotics and steriods baby powder to keep area dry cold creams Benzoyl peroxide astringent wipes for daily cleaning of folds surgical removal is only permanent solution |
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what kind of steriods should be used to treat superficial staph infections?
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none
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Name some underlying conditions that can predispose an animal to superficial staph infections.
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Hypersensitivity
keratinization metabolic immune disease follicular diseases trauma dry skin poor gromming |
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How do you manage a case of recurrent superficial staph pyoderma?
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local antibiotic therapy
immune stimulants -staphage lysate -interferon alpha pulse dose antibiotics |
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Name 4 examples of dermatological lesions in which distribution is an important clue in recognizing the disease.
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pyodermas
fungal infections mites alopecias |
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What is involved in the Nikolsky Sign?
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apply pressure at the ulcer, erosion, vesicle, or normal skin and look to see how easily the outer layer is pushed away
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What are the three common dermatophyte species seen on KOH preparations?
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M. gypseum
M. canis T. mentagrophytes |
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What is the anatomical location of the canine anal sacs?
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4 and 8 o'clock between the internal and external anal sphincter muscles
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What method is used to scin scrape for Sarcoptes?
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scrape in area of active crust, mites are superficial
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What method is used to skin scrape for Demodex?
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squeeze skin while scraping, mites are deep in the hair follicle
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What method is used to skin scrape for Notoedres?
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same as sarcoptes
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What method is used to skin scrape for Cheyletiella?
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Mites are found in scales and crust
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What are the different techniques for collecting samples for skin cytology?
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impression smear
aspiration |
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What are some characteristics of systemic antibiotics used to treat bacterial skin diseases?
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-effective against specific bacteria
-tissue distribution to skin -minimum side effects -easy to give, reasonable cost to owner -continue treatment for 1-2 weeks after clinical signs pass |
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Name some commonly used antibiotics used to treat skin disease that have a narrow spectrum for gram + organisms.
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lincomycin
erythromycin clindamycin |
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Name three antibiotics that are generally effective against bacterial skin disease.
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clavomox
cephalexin TMS ( high side effects) |
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What antibiotic can be used to treat mixed or deep bacterial skin infections?
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Flouroquinolones
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What are the shampoos used to treat bacterial skin disease?
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benzoyl peroxide
mupiracin cream benzoyl peroxide gel |
