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Small Animal Dermatology Q&A 09 (view source)
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*''Notoedres'' mites, and
*''Notoedres'' mites, and
*PF.
*PF.
|l1=Dermatophytosis
|l1=Paronychia
|q2= What diagnostic tests are indicated?
|q2= What diagnostic tests are indicated?
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Malassezia dermatitis is an under-recognized skin disease in cats, and the most common presentation is an accumulation of black debris under the nail. <br><br>
Malassezia dermatitis is an under-recognized skin disease in cats, and the most common presentation is an accumulation of black debris under the nail. <br><br>
Bacterial culture and sensitivity should also be done, along with a skin scraping using mineral oil to look for mites. A skin biopsy may be needed for a definitive diagnosis.
Bacterial culture and sensitivity should also be done, along with a skin scraping using mineral oil to look for mites. A skin biopsy may be needed for a definitive diagnosis.
|l2=Malassezia Dermatitis
|l2=Paronychia#Diagnosis
|q3=A smear of the exudate from the nail bed is shown. How could these findings be described, and what is the most likely diagnosis?
|q3=A smear of the exudate from the nail bed is shown. How could these findings be described, and what is the most likely diagnosis?
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