Veterinary Clinics of North America
De: Dario d'Ovidio & Domenico Santoro
ISBN: 9780323939911
2023, Elsevier , Exotic Animal Practice
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Páginas: 240
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Dario d'Ovidio and Domenico Santoro bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Dermatology. Infectious and non-infectious dermatological diseases are very common in exotic animals and are one of the most frequently seen presenting complaints in exotic animal practice. In this issue, top experts discuss common infectious and non-infectious conditions, recent diagnostic tests, new drugs and therapies, and dermatoses with zoonotic potential as well as the measures to prevent their transmission to cohabitant human beings.
Key Features
Contains 14 practice-oriented topics on avian dermatology; rodent dermatology; novel therapies in exotic veterinary dermatology; immunotherapy in zoological medicine; dermatological issues in the red panda; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on dermatology in exotic animal practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Problem-Oriented Approach in Exotic Companion Mammals
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Avian Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Examination and diagnostic investigation of the skin
Ectoparasites
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Rabbit Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Pruritus
Alopecia without pruritus
Nodular dermatoses
Miscellaneous
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Ferret Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Ferret skin and coat: anatomic and physiologic considerations
Parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (canine distemper virus)
Fungal disease
Bacterial infections
Tumors affecting the integument
Endocrine diseases
Allergic Skin Disease
Miscellaneous skin diseases
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Rodent Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Reptile Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Reptile integument
Anamnesis and physical examination
Diagnostic tests
Common causes of skin disease in reptiles
Other diseases
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Amphibian Dermatology
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Dermatologic Diseases of Four-Toed Hedgehogs
Key points
Introduction
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Supplementary data
Dermatologic Aspects of Zoo Mammal Medicine
Key points
Introduction
Dermatologic problems caused by infectious agents
Sample types
Clinics care points
The Current State of Knowledge on Parasitic Copepods (Siphonostomatoida: Pandaridae) of Elasmobranchs
Key points
Introduction
Historical context and taxonomy
Life cycles
Host–parasite associations
Geographic range
Molecular and phylogenetic studies
Pandarid copepods of veterinary importance
Preventive medicine in aquarium collections
Treatments for copepod infections
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Zoonotic Dermatoses of Exotic Companion Mammals
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Dario d'Ovidio
Affiliations and expertise
Private Practitioner, Via Cristoforo Colombo 118, Arzano, Italy; Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, AniCura Group,
Domenico Santoro
Affiliations and expertise
(Bacteriology/Mycology/Immunology), Associate Professor, Dermatology , Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences , College of Veterinary Medicine , University of Florida