Seasonal Allergic Dermatitis in Sheep in Southern Brazil Caused by Culicoides Insignis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).
From: Institute of Biology, Federal University of Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Veterinary parasitology
- Publish Date: Apr 2007
- ISSN: 0304-4017
- Volume: 145
- Issue: 1-2
- Pages: 181-5
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Corrêa T G, Ferreira J M, Riet-Correa G, et al. Seasonal Allergic Dermatitis in Sheep in Southern Brazil Caused by Culicoides Insignis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).. Vet. Parasitol. Apr 2007;145:181-5
Abstract
The incidence of seasonal dermatitis was studied in a Hampshire Down flock on a farm in southern Brazil. Epidemiological data, clinical signs and macroscopic pathology were obtained by visiting the farm. Histological lesions were studied in skin biopsies of affected sheep. Biting insects were collected from January to April 2005 in an attempt to identify the etiological agent of the disease. Disease prevalence was 40%; the age of the affected animals was variable. Disease occurred from December to March, some animals had lesions for the entire year. Clinical signs include pruritus on the ears, around the eyes and ventral abdomen. Initially erythema and small red papules were seen, followed by alopecia and crust formation. Histologically the lesions were characterized by perivascular eosinophilic dermatitis. Hyperkeratosis and acanthosis were observed in the chronic lesions. Both Anopheles albitarsis and Culicoides insignis were captured during the study. C. insignis bites caused pruritus in sheep. Both types of insects were caught when they approached the sheep baits approximately 30min after sunset. Results suggested that the disease occurred as a result of an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to C. insignis.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Animals, Brazil, Ceratopogonidae, Dermatitis, Hypersensitivity, Seasons, Sheep, Sheep Diseases, Skin
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