Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A Case of Negligence in the Diagnosis of Canine Juvenile Demodicosis. Case Report
- Journal:
- International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Errante, Paolo Ruggero
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a 2-month-old male Dachshund puppy diagnosed with a severe skin condition called juvenile demodicosis, which is caused by a type of mite that normally lives on dogs' skin. The puppy was experiencing hair loss and redness due to the mites multiplying in his hair follicles. Unfortunately, the initial diagnosis was missed because the veterinarian did not perform a skin scraping to examine the affected areas under a microscope. Treatment for this condition typically involves specific medications to kill the mites and, if needed, antibiotics for any secondary infections. In this case, the report highlights the importance of proper diagnostic techniques to ensure effective treatment.
Abstract
Canine demodicosis is a parasitic dermatopathy caused by Demodex canis, a mite that is part of cutaneous microbiota of dogs. Its overgrowth inside hair follicles and sebaceous glands causes alopecia and erythema in the localized form, and its generalized form usually goes along with a severe case of folliculitis. Its diagnosis is performed through skin scraping, trichogram by epilation or impression with acetate tape of the affected areas and visualization of material by optical microscopy. The treatment consists by the use of specific parasiticides, and in cases of opportunistic bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics is recommended. This case report describes the generalized form of demodicosis in a 2-month-old male puppy, Dachshund breed, whose diagnosis was initially was not defined by not performing a skin scraping and viewing the material obtained under a microscope.
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