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==Introduction==
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''Onchocerca cervicalis'' affects the skin indirectly when either the microfilaria or the larvae are deposited in the skin capillaries. In the latter case the effects are limited and most obvious following administration of an avermectin
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wormer.
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==Clinical signs==
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The classical signs include '''ulcerating skin nodules''' in the '''withers''' region (<u>fistulous withers</u> involving the withers bursa) or the '''skin overlying tendons of the limbs'''.
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==Diagnosis==
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Onchocerca can be difficult to diagnose.
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==Treatment==
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Treatment is limited to the use of [[Macrocyclic Lactones|avermectins]] administered orally. Donkeys that receive regular
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avermectin wormers are usually not affected and so this history is useful to establish.
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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28donkey%29+AND+ab%3A%28onchocerc*%29+ Onchocerciasis in donkeys related publications]
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==References==
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* Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8
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Latest revision as of 12:53, 20 October 2010

Introduction

Onchocerca cervicalis affects the skin indirectly when either the microfilaria or the larvae are deposited in the skin capillaries. In the latter case the effects are limited and most obvious following administration of an avermectin wormer.

Clinical signs

The classical signs include ulcerating skin nodules in the withers region (fistulous withers involving the withers bursa) or the skin overlying tendons of the limbs.

Diagnosis

Onchocerca can be difficult to diagnose.

Treatment

Treatment is limited to the use of avermectins administered orally. Donkeys that receive regular avermectin wormers are usually not affected and so this history is useful to establish.

Literature Search

CABI logo.jpg


Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Onchocerciasis in donkeys related publications

References

  • Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8


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