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1
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Cavity filled w/pus

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Abscess

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Substance, usually protein, that causes an immune response in reaction to its presence

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Allergen

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3
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Hair loss

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Alopecia

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A dz condition in which the body makes antibodies against its own cells, resulting in their destruction

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Autoimmune

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5
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Referring to the hormonal system of the body

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Endocrine

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6
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Abnormal draining tract origination from within the dermis or hypodermis

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Fistula

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7
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A microbial condition within the tissue

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Infection

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8
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Parasitic condition on the skin surface

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Infestation

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Complex tissue reaction caused by traumatic, infectious, neoplastic, or autoiummue dz thats characterized by redness, heat, pain, and loss of function

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Inflammation

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10
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Small, raised, inflamed lesion within the epidermis

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Papule

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11
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Itchiness

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Pruritis

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Small, raised, pus-filled lesion within the epidermis; pimple

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Pustule

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13
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Immunotherapy AKA:

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allergy shots

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14
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More effective if started prior to illness; must perform allergy testing first; owner will administer vaccine on a specific schedule, vaccine is specific for that pet

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Immunotherapy

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15
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Suppresses immune system; Cyclosporine most common form; more costly than steroids; monitor liver function

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Immunosuppressive agents

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16
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6 types of antibiotics:

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  1. Cephalexin;
  2. Clavulanic Acid/Amoxicillin;
  3. Enrofloxacin;
  4. Neomycin;
  5. Gentamicin;
  6. Mupirocin
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17
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1 derm antibiotic; good against Staph, inexpensive, tablet, liquid or capsule; vet brand- Simplicef

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Cephalexin

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18
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Common derm antibiotic; broad spectrum, more costly than cephalexin, tablet or liquid; vet brand-Clavamox

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Clavulanic Acid/Amoxicillin

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19
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Flouroquinilone antibiotic; broad spectrum; generally expensive, reserved for severe infections, injectable, oral or otic forms; only give once a day in cats at low dose; vet brand- Baytril

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Enrofloxacin

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20
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Aminoglycoside antibiotic; good against Staph bacteria, toxic orally, common topical drug; skin and ears; vet brands- Panalog, Tresaderm, Animax

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Neomycin

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21
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Aminoglycoside antibiotic; can be nephrotoxic, good against Staph, used topically; skin & ears, ointment, drops and sprays availiable; vet brands- Otomax, Gentaved Spray, Malotic

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Gentamicin

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22
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Good against Staph and yeast; topical use; antibiotic

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Mupirocin

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23
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3 antifungals:

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Miconazole; clotrimazole; Fluconazole, Itraconazole

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24
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Topical ointment or shampoo, good for ringworm, yeast; antifungal

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Miconazole

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25
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Topical ointment, shampoo, or otic form, good for yeast, ringworm; vet brands- Otomax, Malotic; antifungal

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Clotrimazole

26
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Oral antifungals for systemic or widespread infections

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Fluconazole, Itraconazole

27
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2 types of antipruritics/Anti-inflammatory drugs:

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Antihistamines; steroids

28
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Decrease pruritis, cause sedation, oral and topical forms, commonly used drugs are Diphenhydramine, Hydroxazine, Cyproheptadine

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Antihistamines

29
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Injectable, oral or topical, SE include immunosuppression, elevated liver enzymes, iatrogenic Cushings, steroids vary in potency; commonly used drugs are: prednisolone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, betamethasone

30
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5 types of antiparasitics

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  1. Ivermectin;
  2. Fipronil;
  3. Imidacloprid;
  4. Selamection;
  5. Lufenuron/Milbemycin Oxime
31
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Oral or injectable, derm uses include demodex, scabies, ear mites, lice; check heartworm test first, do not use in herding breeds (Collies) also good for intestinal parasites

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Ivermectin

32
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Topical or spray, used for fleas, flea larvae, ticks, chewing lice, sarcoptes, chyletiella

33
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Topical, good for adult fleas, many variations of this product exist, check labeling for uses

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Imidacloprid

34
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Topical, good for fleas, ear mites, sarcoptes, ticks, also good for heart worm and intestinal parasites

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Selamectin

35
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Oral, good for flea eggs, also heart worm and intestinal parasites, does not kill adult fleas

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Lufenuron & Milbemycin Oxime

36
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Heart guard is used specifically for:

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heartworms; intestinal parasites

37
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B.S antimicrobial, non irritating, kills yeast @ high concentration; shampoo

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Chlorhexidine

38
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Antimicrobial, removes exudate, increase concentration;shampoo

39
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Antimicrobial, antipruritic, follicle flushing, keratplytic, antiseborrheic; shampoo

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Benzoyl Peroxide

40
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Soothing, antipruritic; shampoo

41
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Keratolytic, keratoplastic;shampoo

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Salicylic acid

42
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Same as SA, antimicrobial, anti inflammation, anti parasitic (increased concentration);shampoo

43
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Antipruritic, keratoplastic, preferred for degreasing;shampoo

44
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Mild local anesthetic, antipruritic; shampoo

45
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Sprays, ear meds, and shampoos-antipruritic, anti inflammatory;shampoo

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Corticosteroids

46
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Used as a dip, yeast fungus, bacteria and parasites;shampoo

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Lime Sulfur

47
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Also a dip, used for demodex, flammable, can be irritating and may cause sedation; shampoo

48
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Pus in the skin; any purulent skin dz; AKA: skin infection

49
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Etiology of pyoderma

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staphylococcus; almost always infection is secondary to another primary cause

50
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Underlying factors of pyoderma:

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high temp and humidity;
ALLERGIES-atrophy, food allergy, flea allergy;
ENDOCRINE DZ'S;
nutrition; 
ECTOPARASITES;
Overuse of steroids;
Idiopathic=dont know cause
51
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Symptoms of pyoderma:

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Pruritis and self trauma;
inflammation and erythema;
alopecia;
pustules;
papules;
hyperpigmentation;
epidermal collarette;
exudate
52
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2 types of classification for pyoderma:

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Superficial & deep

53
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Contains pustules, erythema; surface lesions only

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superficial

54
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Examples of superficial pyoderma:

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hotspots (acute moist dermatitis);
skin fold infx(due to anatomy);
allergies

55
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Extends to dermis; possibly systemic, see ulcers and fistulas

56
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5 things you can perform for diagnosis for pyoderma:

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  1. Skin scrapes(mites/bacteria);
  2. Impression smears (exudate, bacteria, mites);
  3. Culture(reserved for deep infx, help ID bacteria and best tx);
  4. Biopsy(neoplasia, autoimmune dz);
  5. Bloodwork(endocrine, allergies)
57
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Treatment of pyoderma depends on what?

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On extent of the infection

58
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Treatment may only need ______ treatment

59
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Moderate to ______ cases require systemic treatment

60
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4 types of treatment for pyoderma:

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  1. treat underlying cause if able;
  2. Antibiotics(topical vs. systemic tx;
  3. Antipruitics(steroid vs. non-steroid)(topical or systemic);
  4. Flea control
61
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Atopy AKA

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skin allergy

62
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An inflammatory dermatosis resulting from hypersensitivity to allergens from production of excess IgE. Its characterized by its chonicity, pruritis, typical lesion distribution

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