Cutaneous syndrome possibly caused by heartworm infestation in a dog.
A 9-year old German Shepherd bitch was presented with a recent onset of seborrhoea oleosa, hyperpigmentation, erythema, pruritus and alopecia along the neck, thorax, ventrum and the dorsal area of the carpus. The skin changes were believed to be caused by Dirofilaria immitis infection. A combination of topical and parenteral anti-heartworm therapy led to the resolution of the lesions.
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Oak Flats Veterinary Clinic, New South Wales.
D000505:Alopecia / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000150:complications*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D004890:Erythema / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005369:Filaricides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D011537:Pruritus / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013577:Syndrome
D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D005369:Filaricides; D007559:Ivermectin