10- Canine pyoderma work Flashcards
What is the most common form of pyoderma in the dog
folliculitis
T/F Intertrigo is a superficial pyoderma
False- it is a surface pyoderma
At what age is impetigo most common
in young dogs (often 3-5 months)
also dogs suffering from immunosuppression
What type of pyoderma is impetigo
a superifical pyoderma
What does intertrigo affect
affects skin folds
Describe folliculitis
inflammation and bacteria are associated with the hair follicle causing pustules, epidermal collarettes, crusts and hair loss
what type of pyoderma is folliculitis
superficial pyoderma
what is often seen in cytology of furunculosis
macrophages and red blood cells
where is the inflammation in furunculosis
infection and inflammation seen within dermis resulting in a deep pyoderma
It intertrigo pruritic
variably pruritic
Is impetigo pruritic
variably pruritic
Is folliculitis pruritic
variably pruritic
Is furunculosis pruritic
not always pruritic but can be very painful
Describe how you would treat intertrigo
chlorhexidine wipes daily
treat to 1 week post-clearing (likely total min 2-3 weeks)
T/F need to treat intertrigo with systemic antibiotics
False
Describe how you would treat impetigo
Topical chlorhexidine shampoos/foams
Systemic first-tier antibiotics if topical treatment not possible or ineffective
Treat to 1 week post-clearing (likely total minimum 2-3 weeks)
Describe how you would treat folliculitis
Topical chlorhexidine shampoos/foams
Systemic first-tier antibiotics if topical treatment not possible or ineffective
Treat to 1 week post-clearing (likely total minimum 2-3 weeks)
Describe how you would treat furunculosis
Extended systemic antibiotic course based on culture and susceptibility testing (of exudate from sinus or tissue culture)
Treat to 2 weeks post clearing (minimum 4 weeks)- therefore very expensive
