What's best practice. Demodex: challenges of the refractory case and updates to management

Authors: Burrows M
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Small Animal, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Demodicosis in the dog is differentiated into a localised versus a generalised form. The definition of localised versus generalised demodicosis has been a matter of debate. This current consensus is that demodicosis is localised if there are no more than four lesions with a diameter of up to 2.5 cm. Localised demodicosis occurs most commonly in young dogs, less than 12 months of age...

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