46. Pyoderma. Demodicosis. Fungal dermatopathies Flashcards
What is pyoderma
a skin disease that is pyogenic
Causes of pyoderma
Coagulase +ve staph
Coagulase -ve staph
Coagulase -ve micrococcus
pseudomonas
proteus vulgaris
e. coli
3 Types of pyoderma
Surface
Superficial
Deep
Surface pyoderma forms
Hotspot form
Intertrigo form
Superficial Pyoderma forms
Impetigo form
Folliculitis form
Deep pyoderma forms
Furunculosis form
cellulitis form
what layer does Surface pyoderma involve
spf horny layer
What is the hotspot form of Surface pyoderma
Acute, moist dermatitis, pyotraumatic dermatitis
Rapid development
Predisposition to hotspot form
Long haired breeds
Hot, humid weather
May be enhanced by self - trauma
Cause of hotspot form
fleas
otitis
paraproctitis
neurosis
allergy
Treatment of hotspot form
eliminated cause
clipping
shampoo
short- term gcc and AB
What is the intertrigo form of Surface pyoderma
anatomical defects
warm, humid,
dark, anaerobic
self trauma
Location of intertrigo form
Lip fold - cocker
facial fold - brachys
vulvar fold - obese, premature spay
tail fold - corkscrew tailed dogs
body fold pyoderma
generalised pyoderma - shar pei
Treatment of intertrigo form
Plastic surrgery
daily cleaning with disinfectants
What is the impetigo form of superficial pyoderma
juvenile pustular dermatitis
puppy pyoderma
non follicular pustule
Predisposed to impetigo form
young puppies prior to puberty
Underlying cause of impetigo form
endoparasites
ectoparasites
poor nutrtion
unhygienic environment
Clinical signs of impetigo form
sub corneal - papule, pustule, yellow crusts
may be asymptomatic
Treatment of impetigo form
Treat underlying cause
Antibacterial shampoos
What is the folliculitis form of superficial pyoderma
Spf folliculitis
bacterial infection at the level of intact hair follicle / epidermis
Predisposed to folliculitis form
young or any age dogs
what is folliculitis secondary to
flea allergy
endocrine disorder
immunosuppression
atopy
parasites
Clinical signs of folliculitis form
Pustules with protruding hair
epidermal collarettes
moth eaten alopecia
papules
crusts
pruritis
Treatment of folliculitis form
treat underlying causes
AB
Deep pyoderma
bacterial infection of the skin beneath the hair follicle involving both dermal and subcuticular tissues
Cause of Deep pyoderma
staphylococcus pseudointermiedius et al
Underlying cause of Deep pyoderma
always present
demodicosis
foreign body
dermatophytes
endocrine
immunodeficiency