Dermatophilosis in two polar bears.
Dermatophilosis was diagnosed in 2 of 13 captive polar bears (Thalarctos maritimus), causing generalized dermatitis of 3 years' and 6 months' duration, respectively. Progressive clinical signs included yellowing and darkening of the hair, pruritus, encrustation of skin, and reluctance to bathe. Dramatic resolution of lesions occurred during 8 weeks of twice-weekly intramuscular treatment with long-acting penicillin.
D000192:Actinomycetales / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D002335:Carnivora; D005260:Female; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010402:Penicillin G Procaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D001503:Ursidae
D010402:Penicillin G Procaine; D010400:Penicillin G; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine