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choice3="Curvularia geniculata"  
 
choice3="Curvularia geniculata"  
 
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feedback4="'''Correct!''' Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast normally present in the external ear canal and skin, which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: mycoses]]"  
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feedback4="'''Correct!''' Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast normally present in the external ear canal and skin, which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Mycoses]]"  
feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Candida spp, normally present on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract cause candidiasis. It may cause symptoms in immunocompromised animals, usually lesions on mucous membranes and at mucocutaneous junctions. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in the external ear canal and skin, and may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: mycoses ]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Candida spp, normally present on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract cause candidiasis. It may cause symptoms in immunocompromised animals, usually lesions on mucous membranes and at mucocutaneous junctions. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in the external ear canal and skin, and may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Mycoses ]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Microsporum canis causes dermatophytosis, or ring worm in dogs and cats. It is an infection of the stratum corneum. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis,a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: mycoses]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Microsporum canis causes dermatophytosis, or ring worm in dogs and cats. It is an infection of the stratum corneum. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis,a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Mycoses]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' During infection with Trichosporon beigelii, minute swellings of hair shaft occurs. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: mycoses ]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' During infection with Trichosporon beigelii, minute swellings of hair shaft occurs. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Mycoses ]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Curvularia geniculata causes eumycotic mycetomas, seen in horses and dogs. It can also be caused by Madurella and Acremonium. It is a tumour-like enlargement of granulomatous inflammation. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: mycoses ]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Curvularia geniculata causes eumycotic mycetomas, seen in horses and dogs. It can also be caused by Madurella and Acremonium. It is a tumour-like enlargement of granulomatous inflammation. The correct answer is Malassezia pachydermatis, a yeast which is normally present in external ear canal and skin, and which may proliferate and cause clinical infection, Malassezia dermatitis. [[Mycotic skin infections - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Mycoses ]]"
 
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choice4="Circumscribed reddened papules and plaques, thick crusting and scaling, fissures along ventral abdomen and medial thighs"  
 
choice4="Circumscribed reddened papules and plaques, thick crusting and scaling, fissures along ventral abdomen and medial thighs"  
 
correctchoice="5"  
 
correctchoice="5"  
feedback5="'''Correct!''' Copper deficiency in cattle results in a spectacle pattern of depigmentation around the eyes. The coat colour may also change from black to reddish brown. Black sheep develop bands of lighter colouring. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: nutrition ]]"  
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feedback5="'''Correct!''' Copper deficiency in cattle results in a spectacle pattern of depigmentation around the eyes. The coat colour may also change from black to reddish brown. Black sheep develop bands of lighter colouring. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Nutrition ]]"  
feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Generalised scaling is usually a feature of vitamin A deficiency, which is a condition most commonly seen in dogs. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: nutrition ]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Generalised scaling is usually a feature of vitamin A deficiency, which is a condition most commonly seen in dogs. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Nutrition ]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Yellow or orange nodules indicates vitamin E deficiency. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: nutrition ]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Yellow or orange nodules indicates vitamin E deficiency. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Nutrition ]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Zinc deficiency in ruminants produces alopecia, crusts and scales on face, neck and distal extremities and mucocutaneous junctions. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: nutrition ]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Zinc deficiency in ruminants produces alopecia, crusts and scales on face, neck and distal extremities and mucocutaneous junctions. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Nutrition ]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''Circumscribed reddened papules and plaques, thick crusting and scaling, fissures along ventral abdomen and medial thighs tends to be a manifestation of Zinc deficiency in pigs. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: nutrition ]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''Circumscribed reddened papules and plaques, thick crusting and scaling, fissures along ventral abdomen and medial thighs tends to be a manifestation of Zinc deficiency in pigs. The correct answer is a pattern of depigmentation around eyes, the coat colour may also change from black to reddish. [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Nutrition ]]"
 
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choice3="Nodule"  
 
choice3="Nodule"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
 
correctchoice="1"  
feedback1="'''Correct!''' A papule is a solid elevation of the skin < 1cm in diameter. If it were > 1cm it would be a nodule [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: skin]]"  
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feedback1="'''Correct!''' A papule is a solid elevation of the skin < 1cm in diameter. If it were > 1cm it would be a nodule [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Skin]]"  
feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' A plaque is a flat topped swelling > 1cm in diameter. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: skin ]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' A plaque is a flat topped swelling > 1cm in diameter. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Skin ]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' A pustule is a small circumscribed elevation containing pus. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: skin]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' A pustule is a small circumscribed elevation containing pus. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Skin]]"
feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' A macule is a circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: skin ]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' A macule is a circumscribed change in skin colour LESS than 1cm in diameter. The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Skin ]]"
feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' A nodule is a solid elevation of the skin MORE than 1cm in diameter.The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: skin ]]"
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feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' A nodule is a solid elevation of the skin MORE than 1cm in diameter.The correct answer is papule. [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|WikiVet Article: Skin ]]"
 
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choice2="Flea bite hypersensitivity"  
 
choice2="Flea bite hypersensitivity"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
 
correctchoice="3"  
feedback3="'''Correct!''' In a cytotoxic reaction, IgG and IgM interact with antigens bound to cellular membranes, this often involves complement fixation leading to cellular damage. Pemphigus is a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: immunological skin conditions.]]"  
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feedback3="'''Correct!''' In a cytotoxic reaction, IgG and IgM interact with antigens bound to cellular membranes, this often involves complement fixation leading to cellular damage. Pemphigus is a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: Immunological skin conditions.]]"  
feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Atopy is a type I reaction, mediated by pharmacologically active substances from mast cells and basophils due to antigen-antibody (usually IgE) binding to receptors on those cells. Substances include histamine, serotonin, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: immunological skin conditions.]]"
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feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Atopy is a type I reaction, mediated by pharmacologically active substances from mast cells and basophils due to antigen-antibody (usually IgE) binding to receptors on those cells. Substances include histamine, serotonin, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: Immunological skin conditions.]]"
feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Urticaria is a type I reaction, mediated by pharmacologically active substances from mast cells and basophils due to antigen-antibody (usually IgE) binding to receptors on those cells. Substances include histamine, serotonin, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. n, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: immunological skin conditions.]]"
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feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Urticaria is a type I reaction, mediated by pharmacologically active substances from mast cells and basophils due to antigen-antibody (usually IgE) binding to receptors on those cells. Substances include histamine, serotonin, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. n, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Skin becomes pruritic and erythematous. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: Immunological skin conditions.]]"
feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Systemic lupus is a type III reaction, complement fixing of immune complexes IgG or IgM. Complexes deposit in tissue, fix complement, cytokines and other factors attack neutrophils which release lysosomal enzymes, and activate complement and coagulation. Platelet aggregation leads to tissue damage.The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: immunological ]]"
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feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Systemic lupus is a type III reaction, complement fixing of immune complexes IgG or IgM. Complexes deposit in tissue, fix complement, cytokines and other factors attack neutrophils which release lysosomal enzymes, and activate complement and coagulation. Platelet aggregation leads to tissue damage.The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: Immunological ]]"
feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Flea bite hypersensitivity involves type I and type IV hypersensitivity reactions and cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity. It mainly affects the dorsolumbosacral area, abdomen, caudomedial thighs, flanks and the neck of cats. Secondary trauma is self-inflicted. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: immunological ]]"
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feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Flea bite hypersensitivity involves type I and type IV hypersensitivity reactions and cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity. It mainly affects the dorsolumbosacral area, abdomen, caudomedial thighs, flanks and the neck of cats. Secondary trauma is self-inflicted. The correct answer is Pemphigus, a rare group of immune mediated, sterile pustular diseases, in which autoantibodies bind to desmosomal proteins leading to formation of vesicles. There are several types. [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#General|WikiVet Article: Immunological ]]"
 
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