Pemphigus foliaceus in a juvenile Cashmere goat, and outcome after prednisolone and methylprednisolone therapy.
A juvenile Cashmere goat was evaluated and treated for generalized pustular and crusting dermatitis. A diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus was made based on histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Treatment with prednisolone resulted in resolution of the lesions. Despite tapering doses and combination with methylprednisolone for monthly maintenance, the kid was euthanized for poor growth and fiber quality.
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4, Canada. alishajanzen@yahoo.ca
Alisha M
AM
Janzen
Daralyn
D
Wiles
Sherry
S
Myers
Fernando J
FJ
Marqués
D000818:Animals; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015511:Goat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006041:Goats; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017211:Treatment Failure
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone; D008775:Methylprednisolone