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Guinea Pigs (Laboratory) - Pathology (view source)
Revision as of 23:26, 6 November 2010
, 23:26, 6 November 2010→Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)
The causal agent of this mycotic infection is commonly either ''Trichophyton mentagrophytes'' or ''Microsporum gypseum''. Areas of alopecia and seborrhoea can be found and hair can easily be plucked. Microscopic examination of hair plucked from areas of lesion is sufficient to confirm diagnosis.<br />
The causal agent of this mycotic infection is commonly either ''Trichophyton mentagrophytes'' or ''Microsporum gypseum''. Areas of alopecia and seborrhoea can be found and hair can easily be plucked. Microscopic examination of hair plucked from areas of lesion is sufficient to confirm diagnosis.<br />
Guinea pigs can suffer from a wide range of mycotic infections which can range in severity from mild skin changes to cystitis, pneumonia and reproductive disorders.<br />
Guinea pigs can suffer from a wide range of mycotic infections which can range in severity from mild skin changes to cystitis, pneumonia and reproductive disorders.<br />
Macroscopic pathology will include circumscribed lesions that are erythematous, edematous, and scaly with alopecia. Pustules are usually due to secondary bacteria. On microscopic examination there is hyperkeratosis, epidermal hyperplasia and pustules in the epidermis and hair follicles. Arthrospores may be seen with H&E staining.
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===Mange===
===Mange===