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| [[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]. This is a very severe systemic disease seen early in life or in utero in dogs. | | [[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]. This is a very severe systemic disease seen early in life or in utero in dogs. |
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− | == Clinical Signs ==
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− | In ruminants, one will see a chalky mottling and yellow brown pitting of [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]], due to enamel hypoplasia. There is usually no difficulty in mastication detected and the animal is clinically well.
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− | In dogs, CDV causing enamel hypoplasia, may result in severe discoloration or pitting of teeth due to effect on [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]] formation. (e.g. [[Canine Distemper Virus|distemper in dog]])
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− | == Diagnosis ==
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− | Clinical signs are diagnositc, plus history e.g. of CDV in dogs, fluoride in cattle.
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− | == Treatment and Control ==
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− | There is no treatment for this condition. Control measures are prevention of the casues of the disease, e.g. vaccination against CDV and prevention of fluoride poisoning in cattle.
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− | == References ==
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− | Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition), British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
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− | Williams, A (2008) Alimentary System Study Guide, Royal Veterinary College.
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− | [[Category:Teeth - Degenerative Pathology]]
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