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Susan Bilsky
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Username: Suzeb

Post Number: 278
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, Nov 22, 2004 - 6:04 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
Hello Dr.O,
Can you tell me what the difference is between Dermatophillus and Dermatophilosis is? Both terms are used in the description of Rain Rot or Rain Scald. Thanks

Susan B.
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 11544
Registered: 1-1997
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 - 8:03 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Dermatophillus is the name of the organism, while dermatophilosis is the name of the condition. When a horse is infected with dermatophillus you say he has dermatophilosis. Note: on the next upgrade of that article we will change the double "ll" for what seems to be the more preferred single l: dermatophilus.
DrO
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Susan Bilsky
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Post Number: 279
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 - 8:35 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Thank you Dr.O. Now I can find (Dermatophilus) in your Dictionary of Medical Terms.

Susan B.
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