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ID the disease:
young dog subcorneal pustules on ventrum absent or mild pruritis Staph ID on cytology |
Impetigo / puppy pyoderma
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What is the Tx for impetigo
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self resolution
Topical therapy - Mupirocin or BPO gel systemic ab for 7-14 days |
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ID the disease
young dog folliculitis of the chin |
Canine acne
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What is folliculitis
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Inflammation of the hair follicle
superficial or deep |
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What are common causes of folliculitis
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Demodicosis
Dermatophytosis bacterial (pyoderma) - S. pseudintermedius |
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What are the characteristics of Folliculitis
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papules
pustules epidermal collarettes patchy alopecia (moth eaten hair coat) |
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What is folliculitis therapy
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-Topical: shampoo (adjunct therapy)
-Systemic: antimicrobials (Cephalexin) for 30 days |
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What is managment for Intertrigo
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Clean and dry lesion
appropriate antimicrobials (usually topical) surgical correction if needed |
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What is the pathogenesis of furunculosis
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follicle ruptures
releases debris into dermis foreign body type reaction |
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What are lesions associated with furunculosis
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papules
nodules pustules ***fistulous tracts alopecia |
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What are characteristics of furunculosis
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small punctate fistulous tract
permanent alopecia mild to moderate pruritus |
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you see a small draining tract with bloody sanguineous discharge
diagnose |
Furunculosis
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How do you treat Furunculosis
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Systemic ab for 30-60 days
ab based on cytology or culture |
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What is paronychia
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claw (nail) bed infection
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What is the management of deep pyoderma
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appropriate diagnostics
systemic therapy whirlpool surgical intervention to open and remove fistulous lesions Client ed |
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What conditions can mimic pyoderma
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juvenile cellulitis
Dermatophytosis Autoimmune foreign body rxns sterile pyogranulomatous diseases DO THE DATABASE |
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What ab are intermediate against Staph pseud
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Lincomycin
erythromycin chloramphenicol potentiated sulfas |
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What are the cephalosporin options
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-Cephalexin - generic, 2x daily dosing
-Simplicef (Cefpodoxime) - $$$ -Convenia (Cefovecin) - $$$, resistance? |
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Why should you NOT use Cipro
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bioavailability varies from dog to dog
Administration can lead to ab resistance |
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What are characteristics of moist dermatitis
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rapid onset
rapid progressive intense focal pruritis |
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What causes moist dermatitis
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secondary:
-moisture event -trauma -flea infestation -environment |
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What is Tx for moist dermatitis
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Clip / clean / dry
antimicrobials (can use 10 day treatment) Can use glucocorticoids Prevention (control primary factor) early topical treatment |
