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DERMATOPHILOSIS. By: Iyanla Maxime.
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What is dermatophilosis?. This is a bacterial skin infection in which affects multiple species of animals. This infection is caused by an aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram positive rod called Dermatophilus congolensis. This Is distributed worldwide with an exception of the Antarctic since occurs in temperate regions. (Common in tropical and subtropical climate)..
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Prevalence. This disease is most seen in: sheep,cattle, goats and horses. While it is seen in all animal, it is more common in those who are: Young immunosuppressed hosts Those often exposed to o pen wet areas..
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Influencing factors.
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Pathogenesis. To cause an infection D. Congolensis must: Reach a skin site where protective barriers are deficient or reduced The zoospores are drawn to vulnerable places on the skin surface by the respiratory efflux of low carbon dioxide concentration on the skin Zoospores germinate to for hyphae, which then pierces the epidermis and spread outwards from the initial focus. Hyphal invasion then triggers a severe inflammatory response..
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How is transmitted?. Can be transmitted via: Direct contact between animals. C ontaminated environment. P ossibly through insect bites..
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Clinical signs. Matted tufts of hair F ormation of scabs on skin P atchy or extensive hair loss Y ellow \green discharge (Pustules ) * In severe cases death due to becoming emaciated (rare )*.
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Diagnosis. Presumptive. This is done upon observation of visible lesions on the skin of the animal . ( cytologic examimation)..
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Treatment and Control. Treatment. Systemic Antibiotics : E rythromycin, Amoxicillin and Tetracycline's. T opical Therapy: Li me sulphur, Chlorhexidene and insecticides. Changes in husbandry : T o assure animals are kept dry..
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Zoonotic risks. Dermatophilosis is considered one of the most common zoonotic disease. Dermatophilosis can be transmitted to humans via direct contact with infected animals, which causes hands and arms to become infected. Therefore, infected animals should at all times be handles with gloves and proper hygiene methods should be implemented..
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Prevention of zoonosis to humans. Handle infected animals with gloves.
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REFERENCE. Dermatophilosis. PennVet.com. ( n.d. ). Retrieved March 17, 2022, from https:// www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/research-initiatives/wildlife-futures-program/resources/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-detail/dermatophilosis Dermatophilosis . Pennsylvania Game Commission. ( n.d. ). Retrieved March 17, 2022, from https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/Wildlife-RelatedDiseases/Pages/Dermatophilosis.aspx#:~: text=Dermatophilosis%20is%20a%20skin%20disease,to%20that%20of%20a%20fungu s . Moriello , K. A. (2022, March 22). Dermatophilosis in animals - integumentary system. Merck Veterinary Manual. Retrieved March 25, 2022, from https:// www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/dermatophilosis/dermatophilosis-in-animals.
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