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More than 90% of pruritic donkeys have [[Parasitic Skin Infections - Donkey|'''parasitic infestation''']]. The majority
 
of the remainder are '''hypersensitivity''' cases of one sort or another, usually to
 
insect bites. There are also, however, some very serious neurological causes
 
of pruritus including '''rabies''' and '''peripheral nerve pathology'''. Pruritus can
 
be a sign of '''serious hepatic or neoplastic disease'''.
 
Pruritus is often complicated by '''self-trauma'''. Sustained mild pruritus
 
can result in [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|'''significant scaling, hypertrophy''' and even '''lichenification''']] of the
 
skin. Severe pruritus causes [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|'''excoriation''' and '''exudation''']] over the affected
 
area. In both cases the hairs are rubbed off and this can be identified in
 
'''trichogram examinations'''. It is not alopecia!
 
 
==Literature Search==
 
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
 
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=od%3A%28donkeys%29+AND+ab%3A%28prurit*%29+ Pruritus in donkeys related publications]
 
 
==References==
 
 
* Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8
 
 
 
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