dermatophilus congolensis - 20%

Question 1

etiology (dermatolphilus)

Answer 1

an exudative, crusting skin disease caused by the Dermatophilus congolensis is a gram positive, aerobe or facultative anaerobe, cocci that is a normal dermal inhabitant of several species, including sheep, horses, and cattle. Dogs and cats are usually not primary hosts but can be naturally infected.

Question 2

pathophysiology (dermatolphilus)

Answer 2

Dogs and cats can develop dermatophilosis from contact with large animals or from the environment.2 Chronic moisture, trauma, ectoparasites, and immunosuppression may predispose a patient to disease since the organism typically cannot penetrate intact epithelium.

Question 3

clinical signs (dermatolphilus)

Answer 3

Skin lesions are found on the haired portion of the skin. Lesions are most commonly found on the dorsum of the body, and over the scapula and lateral thigh. The head and ears can also be affected. Lesions start as erythematous papules with crusts. Crusts are typically thick, gray-yellow, and adherent. Hair is usually embedded into the crust. Purulent exudate and a bleeding, ulcerated surface is seen underneath the crust.

Question 4

Treatment (dermatolphilus)

Answer 4

Bathing and removing crusts

Penicillin, amoxi and doxy

Question 5

Dermatolophilus

Answer 5

It occurs more commonly in warm, moist climates. Dogs that have contact with farm animals and are free roaming are more at risk for disease.2 Trauma to the skin and ectoparasites may predispose a dog to infection.