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| − | ===Intertrigo=== | + | ===[[Intertrigo]]=== |
| − | *Also called '''skin fold dermatitis'''
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| − | *Develops due to irritation and bacteria in areas of skin friction and moisture (tears, saliva, glandular secretions, urine)
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| − | *Areas affected are commonly facial fold in brachycephalic breeds, [[Lips|lip]] fold, body fold, vulvular fold (obese females), tail fold (corkscrew tails)
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| − | *Cows with large, pendolous udder may become affected in area between thigh and udder
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| − | **In severe cases, skin and subcutis may slough
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| − | [[Category:Integumentary System - Physical Damage]]
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