Malasseziosis Infection in a Dog

July 2018 in “ Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences ”

Mehta Ashwini

Malassezia pachydermatitis terbinafine ketoconazole impression smear examination

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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