Bacterial folliculitis in horses: report of five cases

Authors

  • Ubiratan Pereira Melo Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias/Escola de Veterinária-UFMG
  • Cíntia Ferreira Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias/Escola de Veterinária-UFMG
  • Maristela Silveira Palhares Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias/Escola de Veterinária-UFMG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21708/avb.2011.5.3.2260

Abstract

Five cases of bacterial folliculitis by Bacillus sp in horses are reported. After the early summer, the horses showed skin disease characterized by the appearance of papules, pustules, areas of alopecia, and formation of crusts. The crusts were easily removed, revealing an erythematosus and ulcerated area with purulent material under the crusts and pain sensitivity. Bacterial Folliculitis was diagnosed based on history, clinical signs, dermatological evaluation and results of microbiological culture. Treatment consisted of baths with an iodine-povidine solution and systemic antibiotic administration. Twenty days after treatment, there was complete regression of lesions. Keywords: Alopecia, dermatopathy, bacterial folliculitis, Bacillus sp.

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Published

2012-01-27

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Clinical Reports / Casos Clínicos

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