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Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features

F. Grandi1,2,3,*, A. Pasternak4 and H.E.O. Beserra1,2.


Abstract
Here we describe a rare clinical manifestation of canine pododemodicosis. A dog was presented with pedal erythema, scaling, crusting, severe edema and digit loss. The following diseases were taken into account for the differential diagnosis: pododemodicosis, lethal acrodermatitis, zinc responsive dermatosis and pemphigus foliaceus. Results from skin biopsies revealed the presence of Demodex spp. of mites in the follicular infundibula and a severe inflammatory process (pododemodicosis). Upon the acaricidal treatment, the patient exhibited favorable signs of clinical improvement.

Key words: Acaricidal treatment, Canine, Parasite, Pododemodicosis, Skin.


 
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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Vet J. 2013; 3(1): 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53


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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Vet J. 2013; 3(1): 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Vet J. (2013), [cited March 14, 2024]; 3(1): 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra, (2013) Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Vet J, 3 (1), 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. 2013. Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Veterinary Journal, 3 (1), 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. "Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features." Open Veterinary Journal 3 (2013), 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra,. "Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features." Open Veterinary Journal 3.1 (2013), 53-55. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53



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F. Grandi,,,, A. Pasternak and H.E.O. Beserra, (2013) Digit loss due to Demodex spp. infestation in a dog: clinical and pathological features. Open Veterinary Journal, 3 (1), 53-55. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2013.v3.i1.p53