Causes of gangrene?
(1) external pressure (e.g., pressure sores, ropes, constricting bands),
(2) internal pressure (e.g., severe edema),
(3) burns (thermal, chemical, frictional, electri- cal, radiational),
(4) frostbite,
(5) envenomation (snake, spider),
(6) vasculitis,
(7) ergotism,
(8) photodermatitis,
(9) various infections (Clostridium, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Fusobacterium)
Pododermatitis in llamas and alpacas is caused by?
Deep infections in pododermatitis in llamas and alpacas are associated with
Staphylococcus spp., Trueperella spp., and Fusobacterium spp
Most common fungal infection in camelids
T. verrucosum
What are the predisposition factors for yeast (mostly Malassezia ) dermatitis in camelids?
Where are lesions most commonly seen with yeast deramtitis ?
-interdigital area and intertriginous areas (axilla, groin, perineum)
What causes psoropic mange in camelids
P. bovis
What causes sarcoptig mange in camelids
Sarcoptes scabiei var. auchinae
Has adverse cutaneus drug reactin been reprted in camelids?
Yes, ivermectin in alpaca
-Edema and ulcers on the pinnae
- pustular dermatitis on the ventral abdomen, prepuce, perineum, axillary and inguinal regions
-systemic signs:fever, inappetence,depression
Recommended treatment for perivulvar dermatitis
Give most likely diagnosis
Aural hematoma and chondritis
-hereditary
-small, fluid‐filled, flat plaques occur on the lateral surface of both pinnae
-no pain no pruritus
Recommend tretament for pyotraumatic dermatitis
What is pathomechanism of pressure sores
occlusion of blood circulation;
-ischemia leads to TXA2 production that causes
a) further vasoconstriction,
b) platelet aggregation leading to vascular occlusion,
c) direct toxicity to the cells
Treatment for callus dermatitis:
1) hydrotherapy,
2) magnesium sulfate,
3) topical antibiotics,
4) preparation H
Treatment for callus pyoderma
systemic antibiotics (treatment stops 1-2 weeks after negative cytology)
Treatment of calluses
balm containing essential oils and essential fatty acids
Possible complications of hygroma
1) abscess,
2) granuloma
Pathogenesis of hygromas
repeated trauma with necrosis and inflammation
Treatment of hygroma
1) bandage,
2) corrective housing,
3) surgery
Simarouba amara wood shavings
1.) systemic signs: anorexia, depression, paresis;
2) skin lesions: erosions, ulcers, ulcerated nodules (face, nose, lips, oral cavity, chin, elbows, hocks, scrotum, prepuce, anus);
3) laboratory findings: increased ALT, ALP, AST, hypoalbuminemia
Mycotoxicosis cause
1) ergotism (necrosis),
2) NME
Most common arsenic poisoning symptoms
swollen muzzle, necrosis of extremities;
Bowen’s disease in Humans
What are most common sources of thallium toxicosis
rodenticide, roach poison
Clinical signs of thallium toxicosis
Hyperacute toxicity: CNS, circulatory, death
Acute toxicity: sever GI
Chronic toxicity: skin lesions (erythema, alopecia, ulceration, footpad hyperkeratosis) + mucus membrane congestion + GI