Bacterial Skin Diseases
January 2018
Studysummary This chapter reviews bacterial skin diseases in camelids, such as folliculitis, furunculosis, and others, providing diagnostic insights without presenting new clinical results.
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The document discussed bacterial skin diseases in camelids, focusing on conditions such as folliculitis, furunculosis, corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection, dermatophilosis, pododermatitis, and other bacterial abscesses. Folliculitis and furunculosis were noted as common and widespread, with Staphylococcus aureus and S. intermedius suggested as potential causes, often linked to trauma and moisture. C. pseudotuberculosis infection was described as uncommon but globally present, with moisture and flies contributing to its spread. Dermatophilus congolensis thrived in moist conditions, particularly with rain and skin damage. Pododermatitis, affecting alpacas and llamas, was identified as a complex disorder with various causes, including trauma, bacterial and yeast infections, mange, dermatitis, insect-bite hypersensitivity, and zinc deficiency.
