Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Generalized skin rash from yeast overgrowth in cats in France
By Odile Crosaz et al.·Published in Medical Mycology Case Reports·2013·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Generalized dermatitis associated with Malassezia overgrowth in cats: A report of six cases in France
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Six cats were brought to a veterinary clinic in France due to severe skin problems, including hair loss, redness, and crusty patches on their faces, necks, abdomens, and ears. The cats were found to have an overgrowth of a type of yeast called Malassezia, which can cause intense itching. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications to reduce the yeast levels and alleviate the symptoms. With proper care, these cats can recover and their skin conditions can improve significantly.
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Abstract
We recently observed six cases of generalized dermatitis associated with Malassezia overgrowth in cats presented to the Veterinary College of Alfort, France. Elevated numbers of yeasts were observed in lesional skin by cytology and culture. Skin lesions occurred on the face, ventral neck, abdomen and ear canals and were characterized by some degree of alopecia, erythema and crusting. In most cases, pruritus was intense. The species M. pachydermatis was systematically isolated.
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