Dermatophilosis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Dermatophilosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Equine, Goat, Human, Sheep and Goat

Associated Microorganisms

Dermatophilus congolensis Cause

Clinical Signs

Horny skin crust

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Mosaic skin plaque

Painful crust removal

Granulation tissue

Purulent dermatitis

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Alopecia

Heavy dandruff

Skin thickening

Skin folding

Vesicular skin lesion

Pustular skin lesion

Matted hair

Lacrimation

Mucopurulent nasal discharge

Suppurative skin wound

Diagnosis

Gram stain

Giemsa stain

Bacterial isolation

Fluorescent antibody test

ELISA

Counter immunoelectrophoresis

Treatment

Penicillin and streptomycin combination

Long acting oxytetracycline

Topical iodine compounds

Copper sulfate solution

Zinc sulfate solution

Chloramphenicol solution

Prevention & Control

Isolation of infected animals

Avoid contaminated grooming tools

Spraying or dipping sheep with zinc sulfate after shearing

Cull non responsive sheep

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