Jurnal Veteriner
Vol 15 No 4 (2014)

Malassezia spp. dan Peranannya sebagai Penyebab Dermatitis pada Hewan Peliharaan (MALASSEZIA SPP AND ITS ROLE AS THE CAUSAL AGENT OF DERMATITIS IN PET ANIMALS)

Pradipta Nuri Adiyati (Bagian Klinik Hewan, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Universitas Udayana, Bali)
Eko Sugeng Pribadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 May 2015

Abstract

Malassezia is dimorphic yeast found normally in the animal healthy skin. Malassezia can causehealth problem in pet animals, such as dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Varies according itsvirulence, Malassezia can cause skin changes characterized by severe pruritus, yellowish erythema andscab, greasy skin, bad odor with hyperpigmentation and lichenification in the face, paws, and neck bottom,as well as belly. Laboratory diagnosis can be performed either by microscopic examination of nativepreparations, or molecular biology. Treatment of Malassezia’s infection can still be made using someantifungals currently available. Malassezia pachydermatitis infection has been known as zoonoticpotential.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jvet

Publisher

Subject

Veterinary

Description

Jurnal Veteriner memuat naskah ilmiah dalam bidang kedokteran hewan. Naskah dapat berupa: hasil penelitian, artikel ulas balik (review), dan laporan kasus. Naskah harus asli (belum pernah dipublikasikan) dan ditulis menggunakan bahasa Indonesia atau bahasa Inggris. Naskah ilmiah yang telah ...