Diseases Of The Integumentary System Flashcards
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What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic Dermatitis is an allergic skin disease.
What are Ectoparasites?
Ectoparasites are parasites that live on the outside of the host.
What are Ear Mites?
Ear Mites are scientifically known as Otodectes cynotis.
What are Fleas?
Fleas are classified under Ctenocephalides spp.
What are Acute Moist Dermatitis commonly known as?
Acute Moist Dermatitis is commonly known as ‘Hot Spots’.
What is Impetigo?
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection.
What is Skinfold Pyoderma?
Skinfold Pyoderma is a bacterial infection in skin folds.
What are Anal Glands?
Anal Glands are glands located near the anus of animals.
What are Ticks?
Ticks include Ixodes spp. and Argasid spp.
What are Mange Mites?
Mange Mites are parasites that cause skin disease.
What is Demodectic Mange?
Demodectic Mange is caused by Demodex mites.
What is Sarcoptic Mange?
Sarcoptic Mange, also known as Scabies, is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei.
What are Cuterebra?
Cuterebra are commonly referred to as ‘Warbles’.
What is Myiasis?
Myiasis refers to the infestation of tissues by maggots.
What are Lice?
Lice are small parasitic insects that infest the skin.
What are Superficial Dermatomycoses?
Superficial Dermatomycoses are fungal infections of the skin.
What is Microsporum Canis?
Microsporum Canis is a type of fungal infection.
What are Histiocytomas?
Histiocytomas are benign tumors of the skin.
What is a Lipoma?
A Lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue.
What are Papillomas?
Papillomas are also known as Warts.
What are Sebaceous Cysts?
Sebaceous Cysts are non-cancerous lumps beneath the skin.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer.
What are Fibrosarcomas?
Fibrosarcomas are malignant tumors of connective tissue.
Not Vaccine-induced.
What are Feline Fibrosarcomas?
Feline Fibrosarcomas are vaccine-induced tumors in cats.
