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cord-257943-fippk9p4	Palmeiro, Brian S.	Clinical Approach to Dermatologic Disease in Exotic Animals	2013-07-17		.txt	text/plain	4677	335	49	This article focuses on the clinical approach to skin disease in exotic pets including structure and function of the skin, appropriate diagnostic testing, and differential diagnoses for commonly encountered cutaneous diseases. 12, [14] [15] [16] [17] Dermatologic Examination and Diagnostic Testing A thorough history and dermatologic examination are important when evaluating any case of amphibian skin disease. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of skin swabs [26] [27] [28] [29] Consult laboratory for availability; verification of positive results; type of PCR (conventional, Taqman, real-time, and so forth); use of negative and positive controls; sample collection and swab type; and shipping details Avoid crossSee Table 2 for a review of common differential diagnoses for dermatologic diseases in amphibians. The diagnostic approach to a fish with dermatologic disease should include a complete history, direct observation of the fish in its aquarium or pond, dermatologic examination, complete water quality, skin scrapings, and a gill biopsy.	./cache/cord-257943-fippk9p4.txt	./txt/cord-257943-fippk9p4.txt