Flea bite hypersensitivity in cats
Marsella, Rosanna, Mason, Ian, Squires, Richard, and Scarff, David (2008) Flea bite hypersensitivity in cats. In: Vetstream FELIS. Vetstream, UK, pp. 1-3.
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Abstract
• Most common cause of skin disease in cats.
• Cause: sensitization to flea salivary allergens.
• Signs: miliary dermatitis, symmetrical alopecia, eosinophilic skin disease or any combination.
• Diagnosis: evidence of fleas + response to flea control +/- positive reaction to intradermal flea antigen.
• Treatment: flea control.
• Prognosis: excellent.
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| Additional Information: | This is a Vetstream FELIS peer reviewed journal article that was first published online in November 2008. It is updated quarterly. |
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