Difference between revisions of "Candidiasis"

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*Caused by [[Fungi|''Candida'' spp.]]
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*Caused by [[Candida spp.|''Candida'' spp.]]
 
*Noramlly present on skin and in [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|GI tract]]
 
*Noramlly present on skin and in [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|GI tract]]
 
*Immunocompromised animals may show symptoms
 
*Immunocompromised animals may show symptoms

Revision as of 11:24, 30 June 2010

  • Caused by Candida spp.
  • Noramlly present on skin and in GI tract
  • Immunocompromised animals may show symptoms
  • Usually lesions on mucous membranes and at mucocutaneous junctions
  • Grossly:
    • Exudative, papular, pustular to ulcerative dermatitis
    • Stomatitis and otitis externa may develop
  • Microscopically:
    • Spongiotic neutrophilic pustular inflammation
    • Parakeratosis
    • Ulcerations
    • Superficial exudate containing organisms