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==Pathogenesis and epidemiology==

==Pathogenesis and epidemiology==

[[Demodex|''Demodex'']] are normal inhabitants of hair follicles and sebaceous glands but *''Demodex canis'' in dogs can be generalised or localised

[[Demodex|''Demodex'']] are normal inhabitants of hair follicles and sebaceous glands but *''Demodex canis'' in dogs can be generalised or localised

 

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==

A lymphadenopathy and pyrexia are also common features of generalised demodicosis. Pododemodicosis can occur with the generalised form and can persist after other lesions have resolved or appear in isolation. This manifests as erythema and secondary infection of the feet.   

A lymphadenopathy and pyrexia are also common features of generalised demodicosis. Pododemodicosis can occur with the generalised form and can persist after other lesions have resolved or appear in isolation. This manifests as erythema and secondary infection of the feet.   

Adult Onset Demodicosis: Can present as generalised disease or focal alopecia . Onset in adulthood is often associated with inernal disease, immunosuppression or neoplasia. Long term use of glucocorticoids in the West Highland white terrier has been associated with adult onset demodicosis.

Adult Onset Demodicosis: Can present as generalised disease or focal alopecia . Onset in adulthood is often associated with internal disease including ([[Adrenal Glands - Pathology#Adrenal Hyperfunction|hyperadrenocorticism]] and [[Thyroid Gland -Pathology#Hypothyroidism|hypothyroidism]]), immunosuppression or neoplasia. Long term use of glucocorticoids in the West Highland white terrier has been associated with adult onset demodicosis.