Resolution of generalized dermatophytosis without treatment in dogs.
Natural resolution of generalized dermatophytosis reportedly is common in large-animal species. In dogs with generalized dermatophytosis, antifungal treatment usually is prescribed, because the prevalence of natural resolution of dermatophytosis in dogs is not known. Five dogs, 6 to 18 months old, were diagnosed as having generalized dermatophytosis. Each dog was treated with an inert substance given orally with food, once daily. Signs of disease resolved in 3 of the dogs after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment with the inert substance. Two dogs did not improve, so treatment with ketoconazole was initiated. Resolution was achieved in these 2 dogs after 6 weeks of treatment with ketoconazole.
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Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
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D000818:Animals; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007110:Immunity, Active; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
D007654:Ketoconazole