CANINE

This section focuses on the most important infectious diseases affecting dogs, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic conditions.

You'll review high-yield topics such as canine parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis, infectious tracheobronchitis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and more. Each disease is presented with detailed information on etiology, transmission, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic methods, treatment, prevention, and zoonotic potential. These notes are designed to strengthen your clinical understanding and equip you with the knowledge necessary to confidently approach infectious disease questions on the NAVLE.

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Rabies and its Post-Exposure Management of Domestic Animals

Dermatophytosis in Pets

Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused primarily by Microsporum canis, M. gypseum, or Trichophyton mentagrophytes. It presents with alopecia, scaling, broken hairs, and sometimes pruritus, and is especially common in young, immunocompromised, or shelter animals. Diagnosis is confirmed via Wood’s lamp, trichogram, fungal culture (DTM), or PCR. Zoonotic and highly contagious, effective management requires systemic antifungals, topical therapy, and environmental decontamination.