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True or False: Skin is an extensive barrier between the interior of our body and the external environment

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True

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Skin has a vital role in (5):

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  1. Regulation body temp
  2. Protection UV (melanine)
  3. Protection dehydration
  4. Protection microorganisms
  5. Immune response
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Layers of the skin (3)?

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Epidermis (4-5)
Dermis (2)
Hypodermis (AKA SQ)

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Specialized skin structures (appendages)?

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Hair follicles, horns, nails, antlers, claws, sebaceous and sweat glands

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Epidermis protects invasion of pathogens through what?

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Anatomy - physical barrier
Innate and acquired immune response
Resident bacteria

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4 (+1) layers of epidermis?

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Outside to inside:
Stratum corneum - tightly packed keratin rich, dead, layered cells. Also lipid enriched extracellular matrix, and is where commensals are.
Stratum granulosum - secrete antimicrobial peptides
Stratum spinosum - secrete antimicrobial peptides
Stratum basale - secrete antimicrobial peptides
Basement membrane

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What risk factors are predisposing to bacterial infections?

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Thin stratum corneum
Small amount of intracellular lipids
High skin pH
(Dogs have all of these)

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What is Cellulitis?

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diffuse, deep, acute inflammation that
involves both dermis and subcutis

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What is Folliculitis?

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inflammation of hair follicles

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What is Furunculosis?

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deep infection of the hair follicle
leading to abscess formation with accumulation of pus

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What is Urticaria?

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raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin

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What is Seborrhea?

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excess secretion by sebaceous glands

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What is Alopecia?

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deficiency of hair

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What are the most common resident bacteria of the skin?

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Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Corynebacterium spp.,
Enterococcus spp.
(Staph #1)

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What are the most common resident bacteria in the oral cavity?

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Pasteurella multocida, Staphylococcus
spp., Streptococcus spp., Neisseria spp. and Corynebacterium spp.
(P. multiocida #1)

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When do you use topical vs systemic tx?

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Depends on location. Deep (dermis) is systemic tx, and superficial (epidermis) is topically

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Why does the choice of antimicrobial matter for prolonged therapies?

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  1. Compliance - needs to be easy for client
  2. Side effects - long term use increases chance of them
  3. AMR
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What has to be considered in the tx?

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Reduce pruritis - sedative, steroids, anesthetic
Loss of fluid and electrolytes - give fluids
Identify underlying factor - allergies, endocrinopaties, fleas, compromised immune system
Adequate diet?

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What are the two presentations of pyoderma in companion animals?

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Superficial - pustular dermatitis ( no follicular involvement)
Deep - folliculitis, furunculosis, SQ abscess, cellulitis

See difference in images in ppt

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How does pyoderma present in kittens and what causes it?

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Lesions on dorsum of the neck and shoulders - where mom grabs them with her mouth)
Itchy
Impetigo

Caused by uncontrolled growth of oral bacteria: Pasteurella spp., Streptococcus spp.

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How does pyoderma present in dogs and what causes it?

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Lesions on areas not covered in hair
Impetigo (puppies)
Itchy

Caused by uncontrolled growth of resident skin bacteria:
Staphylococcus spp., (intermedius/pseudintermedius)

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What are predisposing risk factors for pyoderma in companion animals?

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  • Fleas
  • Food allergy
  • Insect bite
  • Mange
  • Urine scalding
  • Compromised immune system
  • Weakened endocrine system
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Give some descriptors for pyoderma causing bacterium (the skin one) and the virulence factors (REMEMBER THESE)

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Staphylococcus spp. is pyogenic and causes suppurative lesions.
It is gram-positive coccus and makes grape-like formations.

Virulence factors that protect Staph from the immune system are:
* Capsular polysaccharide, teichoic acids, protein A - Interfere with phagocytosis
* Catalase - Aids in survival within phagocytes
* Coagulase - Shield from phagocytic cells

Staphs four C’s - coccus, capsular polysaccharide, catalase, coagulase (I’m just trying here…)

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Give me some tx options for pyoderma

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  • Resolve on their own - don’t rely on it though
  • Topical antiseptic shampoo
  • Systemic antimicrobials ( will require 6-8 weeks of tx, even for superficial)
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What are first and second choice antimicrobials for pyoderma?
1st: Clindamycin or first-generation cephalosporins (e.g., cephalexin, cefadroxil) 2nd: Amoxicillin-clavulanate, sulphonamides and trimethoprim, lincomycin, or erythromycin
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Why do we culture pustules if they have pyoderma?
Because of methicillin resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) are problematic in vet med, and might need different antibiotics if they're resistant. 7 % prevalence in dogs in NA
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Describe the lesion of exudative epidermis and what is the causing organism?
Lesion: Extensive, non-pruritic dermatitis with greasy exudate. (Excess sebacious secretion, exfoliation, cellulitis, scabs, blisters and pustules) Cause: Staphylococcus hyicus - gram positive coccus
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What is another name for exudative epidermitis?
Greasy-pig disease
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Who are affected by exudative epidermitis and what is the mortality and morbidity?
Sucklers and piglets ( up to 3 mo) 20-100% morbidity (extremely contagious) and high mortality
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Where can S. hyicus be found in healthy sows?
Vaginal mucosa ( it colonizes piglet during birth)
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What is the pathogenesis of exudative epidermitis, virulence factor, and what are stress factors?
Present on skin from birth > minor lesions on piglets skin > organism enters skin > exfoliative toxins > disrupts cell attachment > CS Exfoliative toxin is the virulence factor Stress factors: Decreased immunity and bites > piglets will likely also show lethargy, depression, and anorexia because of this.
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What are tx options for exudative epidermitis?
Antimicrobials for 5 days Systemic > amoxycillin, ceftiofur, cephalexin, gentamycin, lincomycin or penicillin. Topic > antimicrobials mixed with mineral oil Keep them hydrated > prevents shock and reduces mortality
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What is another name for swine erysipelas?
diamond-skin disease
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Describe the causative organism of Swine erysipelas, and what are the virulence factors and what
Cause: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae - gram positive, catalase-negative, rod Virulence factors: Capsule - protects against phagocytosis Neuraminidase - adherence to endothelial cells
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What is pathognomonic for swine erysipelas?
Diamond shaped erythema
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Where is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae carried on a pig?
* Tonsillar tissue * Exerted on feces, urine, saliva, and nasal discharge Carried by up to 50% of piggies
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What are the 4 forms of Swine erysipelas?
1. Cutaneous - septicaemic, arthritis, endocarditis 2. Diamond skin - diamond shaped erythema (pathognomonic) 3. Mixture of presentations 4. ??? Lemme know what the 4th type is if you know
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Is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae zoonotic?
YES - self limiting and mild
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Tx and prevention for diamond skin disease?
Tx: Antimicrobials -Penicillin (choice) - Tetracycline in water/feed > easy to treat whole herd. Tx of chronic infection is costly and ineffective Vaccines are preventative.
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Give me some characteristics of Dermatophilus congolensis
Class: Actinobacteria Gram positive, filamentous > long branches of cocci. Cocci zoospores germinate into hyphae that look like train tracks. Superficial infections
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What is a different name of Dermatophilus congolensis? (think of path)
Rain scald
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Where can we find Dermatophilus congolensis
On skin of healthy animals.
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What is the pathogenesis of Dermatophilus congolensis, and what are the virulence factors?
Trauma, or PERSISTENT WETTING (rain scald) > skin invasion (does not invade healthy skin) > acute inflammation Virulence factors: Phosphilipases and proteolytic enzymes - both to gain invade the skin
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What are the diseases caused by Dermatophilus congolensis called in different animals?
Cutaneous Streptotrichosis - cattle, goats, horses Lumpy wool - sheep Strawberry foot rot - sheep Rain rot - horses, cattle Can also infect pets, reptiles, and humans
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What is the different cause between dermatophytosis and dermatophilosis?
Dermatophytosis caused by fungi Dermatophilosis caused by bacteria
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What do paintbrush lesions refer to in regards to horses?
Dermatophilus congolensis that causes sticky matted hair with multiple crusts and containing purulent exudate
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How is Dermatophilus congolensis transmitted?
Zoospores (in crust) by direct contact with infected animals Bloodsucking insects can transmit it in the tropics
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Tx for dermatophilus congolensis?
Spontaneous in few weeks (esp if dry conditions) Antimicrobials Systemic - oxytetracycline Penicillin - streptomycin for 3-5 days Topical ANTIMICROBIAL tx generally ineffective But can use providone-iodine shampoo or chlorhex solution
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What does Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis cause in different species?
* Caseous lymphadenitis > small ruminants * Ulcerative lymphangitis > Horses (pigeon fever or false strangles) * Cutaneous granulomas > cattle (often associated with skin trauma)
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Characteristics of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis subtypes, and virulence factors
Gram positive coccus and rods Subtypes: equi biovar for horses and cattle ovis biovar for small ruminants Virulence factors: REMEMBER THESE Phospholipase D > invade skin Mycolic acid > protects from immune system
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Lesions for Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis ?
Chain of abscesses on limbs - cattle and horse Abscesses on pectoral or ventral abdomen - horse
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In what animal causes Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis systemic issues, what does that look like, and when in the year?
Horses Fever, depression, weight loss, diffuse swelling Summer and fall
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How to diagnose and tx Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
Dx - culture of pus from abscess Tx Horse: * Lance and drain abscess * Antimicrobials - Penicillin G - 1 month or longer (half of the horses with internal abscesses will die) * Fly control Cattle: * No tx or shampoo
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Canine nocardiosis characteristics and virulent factors?
Caused by Nocardia spp. Gram positive, rod, and can form filaments, esp in dogs. Virulence: Superoxide dismutase Catalase Both help survive intracellularly (away from immune system)
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Where can you normally find Nocardia spp., and how does it infect animals?
Saprophytes in soil and decaying vegetation. Enters skin through injury and is opportunistic (IDK if it causes immunosuppression or if it can infect when immune system is suppressed)
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What are three clinical manifestations of Canine nocardiosis?
1. thoracic 2. cutaneous 3. disseminated
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What does the cutaneous form of canine nocardiosis looks like?
Indolent ulcers or pyogranulomatous lesions with draining tracts. firm nodules, abscesses, fistulous tracts, and extensive fibrosis
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Tx canine nocardiosis?
* Surgical removal * Antimicrobials - success depends on susceptibility - Amikacin, trimethoprim and sulamethoxazole (6 weeks min)
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What is a common cause of infection following dog or cat scratches?
Pasteurella multocida
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Characterize P. multocida and virulence?
Gram negative (all the others are gram positive) coccobacillus. Virulence: adhesins
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What are causative agents of cellulitis in cats after getting a deep bite wound?
staphylococci, Pasteurella multocida, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and Clostridium spp.
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How do you treat infected deep bite wounds?
* Drain purulent fluid * Antimicrobials -> Ampicillin, cefazolin, amoxicillinclavulanate, cefovecin
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All surgical wounds are exposed to bacteria, true or false?
True
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Most common causes sx infection dogs?
Staph pseudintermedius, Staph aureus, Streptococcus spp., coliforms
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Most common causes sx infection cats?
Staph spp., Strep spp., coliforms, Pasteurella multocida
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Tx sx infection
PREVENTION but it failed.... so Antimicrobials Ideally broad-spectrum ones - cause often infection by multiple species. * Clavulanic acid-amoxicillin or ampicillin-sulbactam. * For serious infections that may involve resistant Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria, consider a combination of an aminoglycoside and ampicillinsulbactam

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