autoimmune disease in which autoantibodies are directed against components of the epidermis, resulting in acantholysis and subcorneal vesicle vesicle formation
What is pemphigus foliaceus
300
safety, efficacy & cost
What should be considered when choosing antibiotic therapy based on c & s results (3 items)
300
small, elevated lesions up to 1 cm
What is a papule
400
adjunctive therapy for demodicosis and seborrhea
What is benzoyl peroxide
400
systemic antifungal commonly used to treat dermatophytosis
What is ketoconazole (dogs) itraconazole (cats) (fluconazole acceptable ans)
400
disease characterized by ulcerative lesions localized to the margin of the pinna
What is ear margin vasculitis
400
antibiotic class that will not be susceptible on c & s if Oxacillin is R
What are beta-lactam antibiotics (cephalosporins, carbapenems & penicillins)
400
flat, solid, elevated lesion of more then 1 cm
What is a plaque
500
a modified pro-ceramide with salicylic acid and a key molecule in the natural defense mechanism of the skin
What is phytosphingosine
500
M canis, M Gypseum & Trichophyton
What are the 3 species of dermatophytes seen in small animal medicine
500
dystrophic mineralization of the dermal and adnexal elastin and collagen fibers
What is calcinosis cutis
500
when should empirical treatment be avoided (5)
What is hx of mdr, rods on cytology, deep pyoderma, hx of multi antibiotic use, current ab therapy not working
500
occurs following loss of the superficial part of the epidermis (down to but not including the basement membrane)