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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Focal EE is a disease of young dogs, which can be associated with [[Toxocara canis|''Toxocara canis'']] infection. Pin-head sized white nodules can be seen under the serosa in the bowel.
Focal EE is a disease of young dogs, which can be associated with [[Toxocara canis|''Toxocara canis'']] infection. Pin-head sized white nodules can be seen under the serosa in the bowel, consisting of eosinophils, and occasionally macrophages, plasma cells and [[Toxocara canis|''Toxocara'']] larvae.
The diffuse form of EE is seen in the dog, cat and horse; it is described as idiopathic but the aetiology has been suggested to be a hypersensitivity reaction. In this form of the condition, recurrent episodes of diarrhoea with tissue and circulatory eosinophilia occurs, with a heavy infiltrate of eosinophils present histologically in all layers of the stomach and intestines.
There is a predilection for diffuse EE in:
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==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Anti-parasiticide (Fenbendazole) treatment may be given due to the possible endoparasitism or dietary sensitivity. Dietary modification is required with a chamge to a hypoallergenic diet.
Anti-parasiticide (Fenbendazole) treatment may be given due to the possible endoparasitism or dietary sensitivity. Dietary modification is required with a change to a hypoallergenic diet.
Immunosuppressive therapy may also be required.
Immunosuppressive therapy may also be required.
*Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
*Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.
*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.
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