Candidiasis

  • 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