Dermatophilosis in a Horse – a Case Report
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A case of dermatophilosis in a horse was described. The disease was diagnosed in a three-year-old mare. Physical examination, cytology, bacterial culture, and histopathological examination were performed. Cytology revealed numerous filamentous chains of bacteria formed into 2 to 4 rows of cells. D. congolensis was grown in a culture. Histopathological examination revealed, pyoderma accompanied by mixed cell infiltrate, consisting primarily of neutrophils, and perifolliculitis as well as exocytosis of neutrophils and hyperkeratosis. Penicillin and streptomycin were administered, and the lesions were washed out with a water solution composed of chlorhexidine. Complete recovery was observed after 6-weeks of treatment.
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