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===[[Contact Dermatitis]]===
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*Caused by ingestion of grains or grass contaminated by fungus ''Claviceps purpurae''
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*Affects especially cattle
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*Toxic alkaloids damage capillary endothelium, peripheral arterial and venous constriction -> thrombosis and possible tissue ischaemia
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*Clinical signs develop about a week after consumption
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*Grossly:
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**Red and swollen extremities
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**[[Necrosis - Pathology#Dry Gangrene|Dry gangrene]] may develop on pinnae and tail
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[[Category:Integumentary System - Chemical Damage]]
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