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How common is dog atopic dermatitis in China and what affects it
By Dong, Yingbo et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2024·College of Veterinary Medicine, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence and association with environmental factors and establishment of prediction model of atopic dermatitis in pet dogs in China.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that many dogs in China suffer from atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes itching and irritation. The research showed that this skin problem is more likely to occur during the warmer months, particularly from June to September, and is influenced by environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Dogs exposed to higher levels of certain pollutants seemed to have lower rates of this condition. Understanding these patterns can help pet owners recognize when their dogs might be more prone to skin issues and take preventive measures.
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Abstract
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a common skin disease in dogs. Various pathogenic factors contribute to CAD, with dust mites, environmental pathogens, and other substances being predominant. This research involved comprehensive statistical analysis and prediction of CAD in China, using data from 14 cities. A distributed lag nonlinear model (DLNM) was developed to evaluate the impact of environmental factors on CAD incidence. Additionally, a seasonal auto-regressive moving average (ARIMA) model was used to forecast the monthly number of CAD cases. The findings indicated that CAD mainly occurs during June, July, August, and September in China. There was a positive correlation found between CAD incidence and temperature and humidity, while a negative correlation was observed with CO, PM2.5, and other pollutants.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39386248/