Erythema Multiforme in a Central American Tapir Calf: Clinical Case Report

    May 2023 in “ Frontiers in veterinary science ”
    Luana Hernández Wolters, Alberto Cardona
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    TLDR A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
    A 7-month-old male Central American tapir calf exhibited symptoms such as lethargy, severe hyperalgesia, skin lesions, and alopecia, which were diagnosed as erythema multiforme, a rare condition in tapirs. The tapir had a history of recurrent respiratory diseases and had been treated with amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. Treatment for erythema multiforme included daily wound cleaning, application of silver sulfadiazine cream, and a 15-day course of oral prednisolone with a tapering dose over five days. This treatment led to clinical improvement and cure of the disease. The case highlights the importance of performing necessary tests to differentiate between diseases in the vesicular dermatitis syndrome complex, as definitive diagnosis is often not achieved due to lack of testing.
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