Difference between revisions of "Candidiasis"
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*Caused by [[Candida spp.|''Candida'' spp.]] | *Caused by [[Candida spp.|''Candida'' spp.]] | ||
| − | *Noramlly present on skin and in [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|GI tract]] | + | *Noramlly present on skin and in [[Alimentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|GI tract]] |
*Immunocompromised animals may show symptoms | *Immunocompromised animals may show symptoms | ||
*Usually lesions on mucous membranes and at mucocutaneous junctions | *Usually lesions on mucous membranes and at mucocutaneous junctions | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 31 August 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