How to diagnose and treat Malassezia dermatitis in dogs
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612 AUGUST 2002 Veterinary Medicine AS THE CAUSATIVE agent of Malassezia dermatitis, Malassezia pachydermatis contributes to or causes mild to severe pruritus in dogs. Malassezia dermatitis is common in dogs and usually occurs concurrently with other dermatoses.1 This article reviews the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Malassezia dermatitis in dogs.
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Malassezia dermatitis.
Malassezia pachydermatis is a saprophytic yeast commonly found on normal and abnormal skin of dogs. Malassezia pachydermatis and staphylococci play a significant role in seborrheic dermatitis. Malassezia dermatitis (MD) is common and should be considered in any case exhibiting erythematous, oily, and pruritic dermatitis (1). Specialty dermatology practices may see 2 or more cases of MD a week. ...
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