Microbial Skin Diseases (Rb)

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the principal bacterial skin pathogen of the dog - encountered in most cases of canine pyoderma and seborrheic skin diseases

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staph pseudintermedius

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lesions with obvious purulent discharge evident; erythema and scales; hair follicle may be involved with resulting alopecia. lessons may be pigmented in the resolved center but have an outer red zone where still active +/- moth-eaten appearance; discharging sinus tracts

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clinical presentation bacterial skin ix

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amoxycillin, cephalosporins, fluroquinolones, Clorox, benzoyl peroxide, ethyl lactate

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Tx bacterial skin ix

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antibacterial, anti-seborrheic and has an follicular-flushing effect. useful for infections involving the hair follicles and cases of acne. causes disruption of the microbial cell membrane through forming free radicals

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benzoyl peroxide

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compound degraded on skin surface to lactic acid and ethanol; reduces surface pH, inhibiting bacterial growth

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ethyl lactate

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sometimes combines with corticosteroid. treats surface pyoderma and s pseudintermedia-indiced conjunctivitis. attaches to wet lesions and miscible with wet material

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useful for flushing out wounds and in soaking pododermatitis

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ulcerative nodules on the feline head and extremities caused by mycobacteria. may leak zero-sanginous material; large LN. Dx: acid-fast organisms

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clofamazine

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tx feline leprosy

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trichophyton mentagrophytes, microsporum gypseum (dog) M canis (cat). zoonotic

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causes dermatophytosis

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initial hair loss at the centre of the lesion; discolored and brittle hairs at periphery. lesions expand to form hyperkeratotic plaques

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cs dermatophytosis

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woods lamp (except for trichophyton)

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Dx dermatophytosis

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clotrimazole, ketoconazole, enilconazole, miconazole (topical) + griseofulvin (systemic)

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tx deratophytosis

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why are west highlands predisposed to malassezeia?

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deficient T lymphocyte response

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during warmer times of the year in middle of allergy season - pruritus; erythema, scaliness and a greasy smell and feel to the coat on ears, face, feet and ventral surfaces. affected skin +/- hyper pigmented +,- otitis externa

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CS malasseziasis

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superficial scrape + diff-quick + response to tx

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dx malasseziasis

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malaseb shampoo; oral ketoconazole; itraconazole

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tx malasseziasis

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non-healing sore or ulcerated skin tissue with raised indurated border. papule begin to appear -- alopecia and scarring follow. pruritus seen in all stages. ulcers proliferative lesions in mouth, pharynx, conjunctiva and muzzle

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cs feline orthodox virus

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intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies; either type A or B. EM of unfixed scab or biopsy material

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dx feline orthodox virus

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avoid corticosteroids; abx and fluids rather

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tc feline orthodox virus

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alopecia and mild erythema / scaliness around muzzle; face; eyes and legs. young, short-coat dogs

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localized demodecosis

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affects most / all of the body. some focal but progress and coalesce with time. alopecia. skin becomes thickened, seborrheic and hyperkeratotic; often secondary bacterial / + yeast ix. pruritus; +/- lymphadenopathy. dog is depressed and inappetent

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cs generalized demodecosis

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alopecia, hyperkeratosis and increased pigmentation complicated by pyogenic ix or sinus tracks on feet only. regional lymphadenopathy

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pododermatitis

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deep scrape necessary / impression smears from vesicles. skin biopsy

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amitraz; ivermectin, milbemycin oxime; fluralener. never corticosteroids

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do not breed animals with __ as is is hereditary

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generalized demodecosis

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focal alopecia in eyes, nose and ears; lesions on chin thorax, abdomen and inner thighs, flanks and perineum; mild erythema, scale / crust and occasional papule; hyper pigmentation and secondary bacterial ix

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CS feline demodecosis

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lime sulphur treatment; amitraz

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tx feline demodecosis

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predilection for ears and elbows. one of the most pruritic conditions in dogs. primary lesions are papule. self-induced trauma leads to alopecia, scale, yellow-brown crust; erosions and secondary ix

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CS sarcoptic mange

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multiple deep skin scrapings; down to a bleeding surface at ears and elbows. even one egg is diagnostic. response to tx

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dx sarcoptic mange

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amitraz, ivermectin, advocate, stronghold; abx, topical shampoos and corticosteroids

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tx sarcoptic mange

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mistaken for dry or flaky seborrhea; superficial and mobile; pruritus and self-trauma +/- hypersensitive response

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CS chyletiellosis

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comb + magnifying glass;

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dx chyletiellosis

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pyrethrins and organophosphates; sulphur and ivermectin (not licensed) fipronil; tx environment

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tx chyletiellosis

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waxy otitis externa and head shaking; exudate yellow brown and voluminous. lesions around ears including neck, head and thorax. pruritus and secondary bacterial ix are common along with alopecia of the pinna

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CS otodectes cynotis

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exam ear canal with otoscope / samples of exudate

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otodectes cynotis

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lindane; thiabendazole (previous); stronghold, advocate; ivermectin (NL); abx; corticosteroids

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tx otodectes cynotis

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not parasitic, but illicits pruritus and self trauma + papule and secondary bacterial ix on feet and head

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CS neotrombiculosis

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observe orange-red color; mild scrapes or acetate tape

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dx neotrombiculosis

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organophosphates, sulphur, fipronil, ivermectin, corticosteroids

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tx neotrombiculosis

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trichodectes canis and linagnathus setosus

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lice that infect canine

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felicola subrostratus

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lice that infect cats

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pruritus, self-trauma, hair-loss; secondary ix; +/- anaemia; secondary seborrhea; +/- concurrent tapeworm (d caninum infestation)

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CS pediculosis

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gross visual inspection of hair and coat. both adults and eggs visible; tape

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dx pediculosis

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pyrethrins and organophosphates; ivermectin and fipronil; groom and clip

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tx pediculosis

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most common spp of flea for both dog and cat

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ctenocephalides felis

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most common flea found in dogs in ireland

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ctenocephalides canis

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pruritus, self-trauma, crust formation, secondary bacterial ix along dorsal, inguinal and ventral abdominal areas ; +/- anaemia +/- d caninum ix

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CS flea dermatitis

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observe red-brown faecal color of organism

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dx flea dermatitis

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fipronil, imidacloprid, selamectin, metaflumizole. pyripole, IGRs, lufenuron

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tx flea dermatitis