Parasitic, Viral, and Protozoal Skin Diseases Flashcards
what causes scabies?
Sarcoptes scabei
what are skin lesions like with canine generalized demodicosis?
severe generalized
what leads to the juvenile form of canine generalized demodicosis?
genetic defect leading to defective control of Demodex populations
what do papillomaviruses in dogs and cats target?
squamous epithelia
what are the common manifestations of papillomavirus in dogs?
oral papilloma
exophytic cutaneous papilloma
cutaneous inverted papilloma
pigmented viral plaque
what causes exophytic cutaneous papilloma?
canine papillomavirus 1, 2, 6, 7
what is the most common cause of feline viral plaques?
FcaPV2
which cats are predisposed to feline viral plaques?
sphinx
devon rex
what lesions are seen with scabies?
erythema
paules
itch
scaling
crusts
how long does canine scabies survive at room temperature off of the dog?
2-6 days
what do the adults do in scabies?
burrow tunnels in epidermis
release proteases and other enzymes
how does canine scabies respond to glucocorticoids?
non-responsive
poorly
temporarily
how common is a false negative with pinnal-pedal reflex for canine scabies?
20%
what can be used in a therapeutic trial to diagnose canine scabies?
selamectin
oral isoxazoline
how sensitive and specific is serology for canine scabies?
80-95% sensitive
75-100% specific
what are the FDA approved treatments for canine scabies?
selamectin/revolution
moxidectin/advantage multi
sarolaner/simparica
are demodex mites commensal?
yes- all mammals
Demodex gatoi is not- contagious