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==~~Fleas~~==

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==[[Flea Dermatosis]]==

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*Occurs in cats and dogs mainly

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*Irritation caused by enzymes, anticoagulants and histamine-like substances

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*[[Skin Immunologic - Pathology|Hypersensitivity]] to flea saliva may develop

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*Young or small animals may suffer from aneamia

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*Lesions normally in dorsolumbosacral region, caudomedial thighs, ventral abdomen, flank, neck (cats)

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*Grossly:

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**Red papules and secondary excoriations

==[[Insecta|Flies]]==

*Bites may cause irritation, anaemia, toxicity or hypersensitivity

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