The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XIX): general principles of therapy

Authors
Olivry, T Sousa, CA
Citation
T. Olivry et Ca. Sousa, The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XIX): general principles of therapy, VET IMMUNOL, 81(3-4), 2001, pp. 311-316
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health",Immunology
Journal title
VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
01652427 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
311 - 316
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-2427(20010920)81:3-4<311:TATFOC>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The treatment of canine atopic dermatitis is multifaceted and consists of a combination of actions that include the use of allergen avoidance, anti-in flammatory agents, allergen-specific immunotherapy and antimicrobial drugs. The importance and order of these treatment steps vary from patient to pat ient. General recommendations for each of the therapeutic steps are highlig hted in this paper. Specific details are covered in other papers of this is sue. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.