Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malassezial skin infection in a tom cat and treatment
By P. V. Tresamol et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2012·Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Mannuthy-680 651,Thrissur, Kerala, IN
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Original publication title: MALASSEZIAL DERMATITIS IN A CAT-A CASE REPORT
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A male cat was diagnosed with Malassezia dermatitis, a skin condition caused by a type of yeast that can lead to itching and irritation. The owner noticed signs of discomfort and skin issues on their cat. The veterinarian treated the cat with both topical and oral ketoconazole, an antifungal medication, which successfully cleared up the infection. After treatment, the cat's skin condition improved significantly, and he was much more comfortable.
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Abstract
Malassezial dermatitis in a tom cat and its successful treatment with topical and oral ketoconazole is presented
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