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Toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with flea dips.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1621364     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 5-y-old intact female Himalayan cat was dipped with an organophosphate-based compound for flea infestation. The animal subsequently died of organophosphate intoxication. Skin lesions present at necropsy were diagnosed microscopically as toxic epidermal necrolysis. A 5-y-old spayed female Corgi dog was dipped with a d-limonene-based compound for flea infestation. The dog subsequently developed a bullous skin disorder which rapidly progressed to severe coalescing necrotizing dermatitis with large areas of skin sloughing. The dog was treated for a tentative diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis with a short course of corticosteroids and extensive supportive care and recovered completely. Flea dip preparations have the potential to induce severe immune-mediated dermatopathies such as toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Authors:
A A Frank; J L Ross; B K Sawvell
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Veterinary and human toxicology     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0145-6296     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet Hum Toxicol     Publication Date:  1992 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-08-06     Completed Date:  1992-08-06     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7704194     Medline TA:  Vet Hum Toxicol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  57-61     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331-4802.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cat Diseases / chemically induced*,  pathology
Cats
Cyclohexenes
Dog Diseases / chemically induced*,  pathology
Dogs
Ectoparasitic Infestations / therapy,  veterinary
Epidermal Necrolysis, Toxic / etiology,  veterinary*
Female
Fleas
Insecticides / adverse effects*
Phosmet / adverse effects*
Terpenes / adverse effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cyclohexenes; 0/Insecticides; 0/Terpenes; 138-86-3/limonene; 732-11-6/Phosmet

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