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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 6
Therapeutic management of generalized demodicosis complicated with pyoderma in a dog

Manjusha KM, Usha Narayana Pillai and Sharun Khan

Demodicosis is a common skin disease in canine patients. Once affected it is very difficult to cure and requires prolonged therapy. The dog was presented with a history of severe exudative skin lesions in the past three months. On general clinical examination, the physiological parameters were found to be within normal range. Examination of skin revealed generalized alopecia, macules, and erythematous exudating crusty lesions on all over the body. The deep skin scraping revealed the presence of Demodex canis mite. Impression smear from the lesions revealed presence of clusters of gram positive cocci. Culture and sensitivity test revealed the presence of gram positive cocci sensitive to Cotrimoxazole, Tetracycline, Gentamycin and Ceftriaxone. The dog was successfully treated with Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Ivermectin, Amitraz, Benzyl peroxide, and other supportive therapy.
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How to cite this article:
Manjusha KM, Usha Narayana Pillai, Sharun Khan. Therapeutic management of generalized demodicosis complicated with pyoderma in a dog. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(6):614-616. DOI: 10.22271/j.ento.2018.v6.i6k.05

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