Dermatophilosis
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- Caused by Dermatophilus congolensis
- Disease most prevalent in young animals
- Damage to the skin predisposes to infection; blood-sucking insects also thought to be involved in transmission
- Lesions after heavy rainfall predominantly affect dorsum of farm animals
- Papules, serous, exudative matting of hair, raised crusty scabs
- Scab formation more prominent in sheep and cattle than in horses
- Lesions may resolve within weeks if dry weather, or may progress
- Treatment:
- Parenteral antibiotics e.g oxytetracycline, pr penicillin-streptomycin combinations