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| Blepharitis is '''inflammation of the eyelids''', and is commonly seen in general practice. | | Blepharitis is '''inflammation of the eyelids''', and is commonly seen in general practice. |
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− | It occurs more commonly in '''dogs''' than '''cats''', but can also occur in small mammals such as '''rabbits'''. | + | It occurs more commonly in '''dogs''' than '''cats''', but can also occur in '''horses''' and small mammals such as '''rabbits'''. |
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| The owner will report eye irritation and a discharge may be present. The condition is most likely to be '''insidious in onset''' and gradually progressive, although acute presentations do occur. | | The owner will report eye irritation and a discharge may be present. The condition is most likely to be '''insidious in onset''' and gradually progressive, although acute presentations do occur. |
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| In dogs, blepharitis can also be caused by fungi such as the [[Ringworm|ringworm]] species and ''[[Aspergillosis|Aspergillus]]''. Dermatological conditions such as [[Atopic Dermatitis|atopy]], ''[[Leishmania]]'' or [[Juvenile Pyoderma|puppy strangles]] can also be responsible. | | In dogs, blepharitis can also be caused by fungi such as the [[Ringworm|ringworm]] species and ''[[Aspergillosis|Aspergillus]]''. Dermatological conditions such as [[Atopic Dermatitis|atopy]], ''[[Leishmania]]'' or [[Juvenile Pyoderma|puppy strangles]] can also be responsible. |
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| + | In horses, primary bacterial infection is rare, and more common causes include '''trauma''', allergic reactions to insect bites, '''exposure to intense solar radiation''', [[Ringworm|ringworm]] and '''[[Cutaneous Habronemiasis|cutaneous habronemiasis]]'''. |
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| In '''rabbits''', bacterial blepharitis is the most common cause, but ''[[Treponema cuniculi – Rabbit|Treponema cuniculi]]'' and [[Myxomatosis|myxomatosis]] infections can also lead to the condition. | | In '''rabbits''', bacterial blepharitis is the most common cause, but ''[[Treponema cuniculi – Rabbit|Treponema cuniculi]]'' and [[Myxomatosis|myxomatosis]] infections can also lead to the condition. |
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| |flashcards = [[Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 12]] | | |flashcards = [[Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 12]] |
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| + | [[Equine Reproduction and Stud Medicine Q&A 01]] |
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