Corynebacterium folliculitis in a horse.
A 7-year-old Thoroughbred was examined for evaluation of mildly pruritic multiple skin lesions that had progressed from nodules to alopecia and crusts. Folliculitis caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis was diagnosed by bacterial culture. Oral treatment with a trimethoprimsulfadiazine paste resulted in resolution of all lesions, with normal hair regrowth.
Heffner
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Department of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA 01536.
White
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Frevert
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Jakowski
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D000818:Animals; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases; D006736:Horses