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The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (I): incidence and prevalence
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43017, USA. hillier.4@osu.edu
Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
|September 13, 2001
Summary
Canine atopic dermatitis incidence is rising, mirroring human trends. Environmental factors likely contribute, necessitating epidemiological studies in dogs to understand disease development.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Atopic diseases like asthma and dermatitis are increasing in humans, particularly in developed nations.
- While genetics play a role, environmental factors are suspected as the primary driver of this rise.
- Canine atopic dermatitis incidence and prevalence remain unstudied, despite dogs sharing environmental exposures with humans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the potential increase in canine atopic dermatitis.
- To emphasize the need for epidemiological research into canine atopic dermatitis.
- To investigate environmental factors contributing to canine atopic dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on human atopic diseases and environmental factors.
- Comparison of environmental exposures common to humans and domestic dogs.
- Identification of research gaps in canine atopic dermatitis epidemiology.
Main Results:
- Human atopic diseases show a significant upward trend, linked to environmental changes.
- Dogs are exposed to similar environmental factors implicated in human atopic diseases.
- There is a lack of data on canine atopic dermatitis incidence and prevalence.
Conclusions:
- Canine atopic dermatitis may be increasing due to shared environmental factors.
- Epidemiological studies are crucial to confirm incidence and prevalence in dogs.
- Further research is needed to identify specific canine atopic dermatitis triggers.