Dermatitis caused by the fungus Malasseziaanimals. How to treat Malasseziya in petsconditions

Вт, 20 мар 2018 Автор: Василюк Сергей

Malassezia is an animal disease caused by
Yeast Malasseziapachydermatis. The presence of fungi on the body
dogs or cats is normal, while immune
the system does not allow the yeast to colonize and stops
infection in the body. Because malassezionny dermatitis
the phenomenon is usually secondary, that is, arises as a result
existing pet weakening disease.

Most often preceded by an accelerated increase in fungal colonies
diseases such as otitis, hormonal disorders, allergies.
However, the specific reason Malasseziapachydermatis
acquires a painful form, has not yet been determined. But
predisposition of some dog breeds to infection
is obvious. So, for example, at risk are the basset hounds,
Cocker Spaniels, Poodles, Terriers, Dachshunds and Shar Pei.

Healthy dogs of the selected group wear a quantity of skin.
Malasseziapachydermatis, much larger than this
fungus from their relatives of another breed. At the same time protective functions
The skin of these pets is significantly reduced. Have cats
cases of infection are extremely rare, because it is considered to be
that Malassezia is a canine disease. Fortunately, this disease
non-infectious to humans.

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The manifestation of dermatitis in different animals

У собак малассезионный дерматит проявляется в
otitis externa, the appearance of red spots on the skin caused by
capillary overflow with blood (erythema), pathological prolapse
hair in certain areas of the body (alopecia), thickenings and growths,
resulting from constant scratching (lichenification),
hyperpigmentation. At the same time, the animal clearly experiences discomfort,
suffers from skin itching and smells like mold or yeast.

Have cats проблемы с зудом встречаются реже, но
symptoms, in general, not too different from the canine.
Symptoms of Malassezionnogo dermatitis is otitis externa,
seborrheic and scaly dermatitis, peeling and erythema, purulent
inflammation of the fingers (paronychia) with discoloration of the nails. Breed
Devon Rex is the most frequent victim of the last symptom.

Malassezia most often affects the auricles, the muzzle (especially
lips), neck folds, armpits, paws (preferably between the fingers),
area under the tail and belly. At the same time lesions of the skin
can be both localized and randomly scattered across
body, in advanced cases, very extensive.

Chronic disease often results in hyperpigmentation.
and a sharp thickening of the skin with an increase in its pattern. Pet in their
suffering usually begins to actively lick sore spots.
This only aggravates the situation and leads to the appearance of reddening,
scratches, wounds and plaques on the skin, thereby helping to spread
pathogenic bacteria.

The diagnosis of malassectional dermatitis at the reception
The vet goes in several stages. First of all pet carefully
inspect. Then, using adhesive tape, prints are taken.
infected skin sites. Tape collected material is examined under
microscope for the presence and amount of fungus, as well as
secondary infection at the problem site. This method is called
cytology and is the most informative.

Investigate the affected skin with a biopsy.
Practice has shown that in a healthy pet the amount of fungus in
axillary area of ​​1 square centimeter is less than 1 CFU
(colony forming unit), while on the lips and between the fingers
may contain more yeast.

Treatment of dermatitis caused by fungus in pets

Treatment usually begins with the removal of the root cause, then
There are diseases that affect the growth of the fungus. If the main
the disease is not treatable then the only possible option
– symptomatic treatment. With extensive lesions and running
In cases, the doctor may recommend a comprehensive treatment.

Taking antibiotics to fight infection
caught as a result of violation of the integrity of the skin. how
As a rule, the course of medication is long and ends only with
Permit dermatologist.

Use of shampoos and solutions for external use with 2%
miconazole and 2% chlorhexidine helps prevent growth
pathogenic microflora.

Elizabethan collar limits the mobility of the animal, not
allows you to reach the problem areas, eliminates scratching and
lick

Antifungal drugs are prescribed extremely rarely because of their
poor tolerance to animals. Before the appointment of such therapy in
a sick pet is taken a series of tests in order to confirm
normal liver function and the ability to carry out treatment.

If the root cause of the spread of pathogenic yeast on the skin
the animal is eliminated, the treatment guarantees a weakening or complete
the disappearance of the disease. But since in many cases the source of the relapse
remains unexplained, it may take a life control
symptoms of malasseziya and supportive therapy.

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