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Putative drug-related pemphigus foliaceus in four dogs
Stephen D White1, Didier N Carlotti, Didier Pin
1Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA. sdwhite@ucdavis.edu
Abstract:
Four dogs developed cutaneous lesions following the administration of various antibiotics. Histopathology of the lesions was compatible with pemphigus foliaceus, although apoptotic cells suggestive of erythema multiforme were seen in two cases. In two dogs the lesions resolved after 7.5-8.5 months of immune-suppressive treatment. No recurrence was seen during the follow-up period (3 and 4.5 years). The lesions in the other two dogs resolved within 3 weeks to 3 months following discontinuation of the antibiotic. No recurrence of clinical signs occurred during the follow-up period (1 and 4 years, respectively).