Equine Nodular Dermatitis Associated with Alternaria tenuis Infection

An outbreak of abortion associated with equine rhinopneumonitis viral infection in Iran

Erosive Pressure Dermatitis Associated with Cardiac Pacemaker

Erosive dermatitis is a skin reaction associated with implantable cardiac devices (ie, pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators). We report a 65-year-old man with a history of several cerebrovascular attacks who developed an erythematous crusted erosive patch over the pacemaker site after implantation of two subsequent pacemakers. We suggest that physical irritation may be a trigger factor fo...

Equine Pastern Dermatitis.

Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD) is not a single disease, but a cutaneous reaction pattern of the horse. EPD should be considered a syndrome, rather than a diagnosis. Uncovering the underlying etiology prior to treatment is key to minimizing treatment failures and frustration. To achieve a positive therapeutic outcome, treating the predisposing and perpetuating factors is just as important as ad...

Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae associated with an equine wound infection.

In the United States, swine salmonellosis is most often attributed to infections by Salmonellaserovar choleraesuis. As a host-adapted pathogen rarely found in nonswine sources, S. choleraesuis is thoughtto be spread primarily via horizontal transmission, with carrier animals playing an important role. Little hasbeen reported regarding infection of neonatal piglets, particularly rega...

Cyclic dermatitis associated with Fusarium sp infection in pinnipeds.

Dermatitis associated with Fusarium sp infection developed in 3 California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) and 3 gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) at the National Zoological Park in Washington DC. The lesions were papular or nodular and were distributed mainly on the face, trunk, and flippers. One sea lion died 6 weeks after extensive cutaneous involvement. The lesions regressed after 1 mild e...