Marsella, Rosanna, Mason, Ian, Squires, Richard, and Scarff, David (2008) Flea bite hypersensitivity in cats. In: UNSPECIFIED, (ed.) 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.

Item ID:	18759
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Reference)
ISSN:	1757-8264
Additional Information:	This is a Vetstream FELIS peer reviewed journal article that was first published online in November 2008. It is updated quarterly.
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2011 01:12
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