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Infectious crusting dermatoses

¹Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, East Lansing, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice

|April 1, 1995

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This review covers two common infectious crusting skin diseases in horses: dermatophytosis and dermatophilosis. It details their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for effective management.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Dermatology
Equine Infectious Diseases

Background:

Crusting dermatoses are common in horses.
Dermatophytosis and dermatophilosis are two significant infectious causes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on equine dermatophytosis and dermatophilosis.
To provide comprehensive information on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific articles and veterinary texts.
Synthesis of information on infectious crusting dermatoses in horses.

Main Results:

Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection with characteristic crusting lesions.
Dermatophilosis is a bacterial infection, often associated with wet conditions, also causing crusts.

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Both diseases share some clinical signs but differ in etiology and specific diagnostic approaches.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of these equine skin conditions.
Understanding the pathogenesis aids in preventing and managing outbreaks.
Current therapeutic strategies address both fungal and bacterial causes effectively.