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|q2=What is the pathogenesis of ''Malassezia pachydermatis'' infections?
|q2=What is the pathogenesis of ''Malassezia pachydermatis'' infections?
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*Regional lesions on the muzzle, ears, interdigital area and the perianal region
*Malassezia spp are part of the normal skin flora in many animal species and overgrowth most commonly occurs secondary to a change in skin microclimate due to underlying disease processes like food allergy, atopic dermatitis, endocrinopathies or keratinization defects
Regional lesions on the muzzle, ears, interdigital area and the perianal region
*Infection can also be generalised
*Infection can also be generalised
*Erythematous, hyperpigmented, lichenified and scaly lesions with alopecia
*Erythematous, hyperpigmented, lichenified and scaly lesions with alopecia