Determinación de los principales factores de dermatopatías en animales de compañía en el ecuador

Abstract

Dermatopathologies are pathological processes affecting the skin and its layers, which together have a protective function against possible threats from external agents, generally when there is an immune alteration, pathological reactions are generated that are caused by biological factors such as mites, bacteria, fungi or other aspects such as breed, food, care and habitat. Clinical cases related to dermatological problems are very common in veterinary casuistry, especially in companion animals such as dogs and cats, with high levels of prevalence, this merits a careful approach to the factors involved, and even becomes an important issue due to the risk that certain dermatopathies may represent to human health, due to the zoonosis that some of their pathological agents may present. The characteristics of the breed of the animal such as fur or skin folds are also important factors, because this plus the care provided to the pet can result in a good condition of the animal or can create an environment conducive to infection and proliferation of microorganisms. Determining the factors related to skin diseases is highly important, because it allows to carry out a good plan of prevention and control of pets, which would generate a state of harmony between human and animal health. Statistically, in the coastal and highland regions, the most common causes of dermatopathies are Demodex canis and sarcoptes scabiei mites, which have been mostly described in dogs.