Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ulcerative mucocutaneous pyoderma in German Shepherds
By Bassett, R J et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2004·Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antibiotic responsive ulcerative dermatoses in German Shepherd Dogs with mucocutaneous pyoderma.
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Plain-English summary
Three German Shepherds were brought in with skin problems around their mouths and other areas, showing ulcerative lesions. These dogs were diagnosed with mucocutaneous pyoderma, a skin condition that responds well to antibiotics. Two of the dogs also had atopic dermatitis (a type of skin allergy), while the third showed signs of hypersensitivity. After starting antibiotic treatment, the dogs showed improvement in their skin condition, and the owners were given guidance on long-term management to help prevent future flare-ups.
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Abstract
Mucocutaneous pyoderma is a disease of unknown aetiology affecting mucocutaneous skin and is responsive to antibacterial therapy. It is reported to affect the lips, nasal planum, nares, perioral skin and less commonly, the eyelids, vulva, prepuce and anus. Three cases of mucocutaneous pyoderma are presented. Two of the cases showed ulcerative lesions in the inguinal and axillary regions in addition to more typically reported lesions. Two of the dogs had concurrent atopic dermatitis and the third had clinical signs suggestive of hyper-sensitivity disease. The clinical and histopathological features, differentiation of mucocutaneous pyoderma from discoid lupus erythematosus, and long-term management of mucocutaneous pyoderma are discussed.
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