Small Mammals Q&A 05

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A mouse develops pruritus and hair loss over its dorsum. The skin appears reddened with multifocal crusts and patchy alopecia. Another mouse in the same cage is asymptomatic. There is also a 10-year-old Yorkshire terrier recently diagnosed with allergic dermatitis living in the same household.

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What are the differential diagnoses for pruritus and alopecia in the mouse? Link to Article
What diagnostic steps would you take to find the cause of the problem? Link to Article
What is the organism shown above and how would you treat it? Link to Article
What recommendations would you make regarding the other animals in the household? Link to Article


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