Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
IgG antibody response to Malassezia yeast in atopic and normal dogs
By Kim, Ha J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The immunoglobulin G response to Malassezia pachydermatis extracts in atopic and non-atopic dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with skin problems caused by a yeast called Malassezia pachydermatis was studied to see how their immune systems reacted. The dogs with allergies (atopic dogs) showed a stronger immune response compared to those without allergies (non-atopic dogs). This suggests that atopic dogs are more likely to have a significant reaction to this yeast, which could help veterinarians understand and treat skin issues better.
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Abstract
IgG immunoreactivity to Malassezia pachydermatis was compared in atopic and non-atopic dogs. Malassezia pachydermatis proteins with a molecular weight of 98 kDa were recognized at a significantly higher frequency in the sera of atopic dogs. Most of the atopic dogs with Malassezia dermatitis had a greater IgG response than did normal dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21037887/