Feline dermatoses at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran): 154 cases (2009–2020)
Abstract
enBackground
Studies indicate that 6% to 20% of feline patients have at least one dermatopathy.
Hypothesis/Objective
This retrospective study aimed to provide comprehensive information about the types of skin diseases, diagnosis methods, treatments and follow-up data in a hospital population of domestic cats in Iran.
Animals/Materials and Methods
The present survey of clinical observations was conducted on the medical records of 1825 individual cats brought to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran) over a 12-year period (2009–2020).
Results
Feline dermatoses accounted for 154 (8.43%) of the 1,825 cats examined during the study period. The most prevalent dermatological manifestations in the studied population of 154 were erythema, macules, papules and/or pustules (36; 23.37%), alopecia (18; 11.68%) and erosive/ulcerative lesions (17; 11.03%). Specific dermatological diagnoses made were the following (in descending order, of 154): dermatophytosis (34; 22.07%), subcutaneous abscesses (16; 10.38%), atopic skin syndrome/environmental allergies (20; 10.38%), external parasites (15; 9.74%), otitis (10; 6.49%), flea infestation (6; 3.89%), food allergy (4; 2.59%) and primary pyoderma (2; 1.29%). Most lesions were observed in the head/face of cats (41 of 154; 26.62%) and their ears (39; 25.32%). Following treatment, 86 of 154 cats (69.35%) had complete remissions, 17 cats faced recurrent dermatoses and the owners of 21 cats were not satisfied.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance
The prevalence of dermatoses among this cohort of Iranian cats is similar to that in other parts of the world. However, a noticeable difference was detected in the most prevalent dermatoses. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the characteristics and outcomes of feline dermatological conditions in Iran.
Zusammenfassung
deDie medizinischen Daten von 1825 Katzen, die in die Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran über einen Zeitraum von 12 Jahren (2009–2020) gebracht wurden, wurden retrospektiv analysiert, wobei bei 154 Katzen Dermatosen eine Rolle spielten (8.43%). Dermatophytosen (34; 22.07%), subktane Abszesse (16; 10.38%) und atopisches Hautsyndrom (20; 10.38%) wurden am häufgsten diagnostiziert, was mit den Berichten aus anderen Einrichtungen übereinstimmte; die Reihenfolge der häufigsten Diagnosen variierte jedoch.
摘要
zh对伊朗马什哈德费尔多西大学兽医学院 12 年期间(2009 年至 2020 年)1825 只猫的医疗记录进行回顾性分析，皮肤病占 154 只(8.43%)。 最常见的诊断是皮肤癣菌病(34；22.07%)、皮下脓肿(16；10.38%)和特应性皮肤综合征(20；10.38%)，这与其他地方的报告一致； 频繁诊断的顺序不同。
Résumé
frLes dossiers médicaux de 1825 chats consultés à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université Ferdowsi de Mashhad, Iran, sur une période de 12 ans (2009–2020) ont été analysés rétrospectivement et les dermatoses représentaient 154 (8.43%) cas. La dermatophytose (34; 22.07%), les abcès sous-cutanés (16; 10.38%) et le syndrome cutané atopique (20; 10.38%) ont été le plus souvent diagnostiqués, de façon similaire à d’autres localisations géographiques; l'ordre des diagnostics les plus fréquents différait.
要約
ja12年間(2009–2020年)にイラン、マシュハドのFerdowsi大学獣医学部に持ち込まれた1825頭の猫のカルテを回顧的に解析したところ、皮膚病は154頭(8.43%)であった。皮膚糸状菌症(34；22.07%)、皮下膿瘍(16；10.38%)、アトピー性皮膚症候群(20；10.38%)と診断された症例が最も多く、他の報告とも一致したが、診断頻度の高い順番は異なっていた。
Resumo
ptOs prontuários médicos de 1825 gatos que foram consultados na Faculty of Veterinary Medicine de Mashhad, Irã por um período superior a 12 anos (2009–2020) foram analisados e as dermatoses correspondiam a 154 (8.43%) dos casos. A dermatofitose (34; 22.07%), abscessos subcutâneos (16; 10.38%) e síndrome atópica cutânea (20, 10:10.38) foram as doenças mais comumente, corroborando com outros relatos de locais distintos; a ordem dos diagnósticos frequentes diferiu.
Resumen
esSe analizaron retrospectivamente los historiales médicos de 1825 gatos llevados a la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad Ferdowsi de Mashhad, Irán, durante un período de 12 años (2009–2020), y las dermatosis representaron 154 (8.43%). Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron dermatofitosis (34; 22.07%), abscesos subcutáneos (16; 10.38%) y síndrome de piel atópica (20; 10.38%), en concordancia con la frecuencia de otros lugares; si bien el orden de incidencia de los diagnósticos frecuentes fue diferente.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
The datasets generated and analysed during the presented study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
