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Granulomatous mural folliculitis and cytotoxic interface dermatitis in a pygmy goat associated with ovine herpesvirus‐2 and systemic lesions of malignant catarrhal fever

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 1‐year‐old pygmy goat presented with progressive alopecia, skin ulceration and lichenification over the neck, face and body. Empirical treatment for parasitic and fungal causes of skin disease did not produce clinical improvement, prompting a full diagnostic investigation. Histologically, there was a severe granulomatous mural folliculitis. Polymerase chain reaction for ovine herpesvirus‐2 on affected skin yielded a positive result. Following this diagnosis, the goat deteriorated clinically, resulting in euthanasia. Postmortem examination and further histology revealed systemic lesions of malignant catarrhal fever, as well as lesions of cytotoxic interface dermatitis in additional skin samples.

Source: Veterinary Record Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.70098

Authors: Peter Richards‐Rios, Dominic Sharkey

Institutions: Scotland's Rural College, Glangwili General Hospital, Westmorland General Hospital, West View Integrated Care Centre, Global VetPathology

Language: English

Topic: Animal Virus Infections Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,480