Malasseziosis Infection in a Dog

    July 2018 in “ Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences ”
    Mehta Ashwini
    TLDR The dog recovered from a skin infection after treatment with medication.
    A 5-year-old female Labrador with symptoms of hair loss, itching, redness, and skin thickening was diagnosed with a Malassezia pachydermatitis infection through microscopic examination. The dog was treated with oral terbinafine and topical ketoconazole, leading to a successful recovery, as confirmed by a negative impression smear examination post-treatment.
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