[Acrodermatitis enteropathica--hereditary parakeratosis in calves: contribution to comparative dermatology]

Z Hautkr. 1983 Oct 1;58(19):1410-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The treatment with oral zinc in the therapy of two zinc deficiency syndromes being identical in calves and man was discovered by veterinarians several years before the introduction of this life-saving therapy in human medicine. The importance of interdisciplinary contacts is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / genetics
  • Acrodermatitis / pathology
  • Acrodermatitis / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / genetics
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratosis / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Parakeratosis / genetics
  • Parakeratosis / veterinary*