Chronic dermatitis in nutria in Louisiana.
Chronic dermatitis in nutria (Myocastor coypus) in Louisiana was traced to secondary bacterial and fungal infection resulting from the penetration of achene awns of smooth beggartick (Bidens laevis) into the skin.
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008145:Louisiana; D009181:Mycoses / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012377:Rodentia; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries