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Staphylococcal dermatitis of sheep.

F M Scott, J Fraser, W B Martin

    The Veterinary Record
    |December 20, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Facial eczema in sheep is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, not viruses. This bacterium produces necrotic skin lesions, suggesting staphylococcal dermatitis is a more accurate diagnosis for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Dermatology
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Facial or periorbital eczema is a recognized condition in sheep.
    • Previous observations have not identified viral agents as the cause.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the etiology of facial/periorbital eczema in sheep.
    • To determine the causative agent responsible for skin lesions.

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens from affected sheep.
    • Experimental inoculation of isolated bacteria into healthy sheep to assess pathogenicity.
    • Histopathological examination of induced skin lesions.

    Main Results:

    • No viral agents were detected in affected sheep.

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  • A hemolytic Staphylococcus aureus strain was successfully isolated.
  • Inoculation of Staphylococcus aureus caused severe necrotic skin lesions in sheep.

    • Conclusions:

    • The condition previously described as facial or periorbital eczema in sheep is likely caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
    • Staphylococcal dermatitis is proposed as a more accurate diagnostic term for this condition.