Infectious folliculitis and dermatophytosis

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2013 Dec;29(3):559-75. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2013.09.004. Epub 2013 Oct 10.

Abstract

Bacterial, dermatophilosis, and superficial ringworm infections are common skin diseases noted in equine dermatology. The ability to recognize and accurately diagnose the skin condition is key to selecting an appropriate and successful treatment regimen. Addressing underlying etiology, environmental management, and infection control play a crucial role in preventing relapse of clinical signs.

Keywords: Dermatophilus; Dermatophytosis; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Rainrot; Ringworm; Staphylococcus.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis
  • Folliculitis / microbiology
  • Folliculitis / therapy
  • Folliculitis / veterinary*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horse Diseases / microbiology
  • Horse Diseases / therapy*
  • Horses
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections / therapy
  • Staphylococcal Infections / veterinary
  • Tinea / diagnosis
  • Tinea / microbiology
  • Tinea / therapy
  • Tinea / veterinary*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents