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Also known as: '''''Cutaneous streptothrichosis'''

Also known as: '''''Cutaneous streptothrichosis'''

[[Image: Dermatophilosis in cow.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<small><center>Dermatophilosis in a cow (Courtesy of Bristol BioMed Image Archive)</center></small>]]

[[Image: Dermatophilosis in cow.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<small><center>Dermatophilosis in a cow (Courtesy of Bristol BioMed Image Archive)</center></small>]]

The disease is rarely reported but causes lesions which are distributed over the head, dorsum, neck and chest. Cattle that stand for long periods in deep water and mud develop lesions over the flexor surfaces of the joints. Dairy cows may develop lesions on the udder.  

The disease is rarely reported but causes lesions which are distributed over the head, dorsum, neck and chest. Cattle that stand for long periods in deep water and mud develop lesions over the flexor surfaces of the joints. Dairy cows may develop lesions on the udder.  

Lesions may resolve within weeks in dry weather but prolonged wetting of infected areas can lead to secondary bacterial infection which can result in limb [[Oedema - Pathology|oedema]] and cellulitis.

Lesions may resolve within weeks in dry weather but prolonged wetting of infected areas can lead to secondary bacterial infection which can result in limb [[Oedema|oedema]] and cellulitis.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

4th year Veterinary Dermatology notes. Royal Veterinary college. October-November 2008. p60-64.

4th year Veterinary Dermatology notes. Royal Veterinary college. October-November 2008. p60-64.

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