title: The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (II): genetic factors.
abstract: Canine atopic dermatitis is commonly diagnosed in pruritic animals. Many studies have attempted to determine the inheritance pattern of both atopic dermatitis and of elevated allergen-specific IgE production. Despite many clinical, laboratory and breeding studies, the mode of inheritance and genetic mutations underlying this disease currently remain elusive.
authors.affiliation: Animal Dermatology Clinic, 1413, 60th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA. casousa@mindspring.com
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Sousa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marsella
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D004285:Dogs; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics