The treatment of equine skin infections using topical Trichlorocarbanilide.
Abstract: Skin scrapings from clinical cases of equine skin disorder were examined by culture to determine the micro-organisms involved. In-vitro and in-vivo studies were then made to determine the efficacy of Trichloro-carbanilide as a topical treatment for these cases. The laboratory findings and results of treatment are described, and the value of Trichlorocarbanilide in cases of bacterial, actinomycete and fungal infection assessed.
Publication Date: 1976-01-01 PubMed ID: 943287DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1976.tb03286.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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This research looked into how effective Trichlorocarbanilide is for treating horse skin disorders caused by various microorganisms. It included both lab studies and real-world applications of this treatment.
Study Methodology
- The study began with an examination of skin scrapings taken from horses suffering from skin disorders. These samples were cultivated in a lab to isolate and identify the types of microorganisms causing the problems.
- Following the identification of the microorganisms, two types of tests were conducted. In-vitro studies (performed under controlled environments outside a living organism) tested the effects of Trichlorocarbanilide on these microorganisms in the lab.
- In-vivo studies (conducted within a living organism) involved applying Trichlorocarbanilide as a topical treatment on affected horses. This stage of the research aimed at viewing the practical efficacy of Trichlorocarbanilide based on improvements in the treated horses’ skin health.
Research Findings and Interpretation
- The laboratory findings were described, providing scientific backing for the identified physical symptoms observed in the equine skin disorders. The identified microorganisms included bacteria, actinomycetes (bacteria that behave like fungi), and actual fungi.
- The results of the experimental treatments showed the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of Trichlorocarbanilide. This includes how Trichlorocarbanilide interacted with different microorganisms in-vitro, and the resulting changes to the horses’ skin health in-vivo.
- By evaluating the treatment results, the study assessed the value of Trichlorocarbanilide as an equine skin disorder remedy. The assessment was based on its ability to control and eliminate the identified bacteria, actinomycete, and fungal infections, thus resulting in skin improvement.
Summary
To sum it up, the study sought to test the efficacy of Trichlorocarbanilide in treating equine skin disorders caused by different types of microorganisms. Through in-vitro and in-vivo studies, the effectiveness of this treatment was systematically measured and assessed. The implications and results of this research can contribute to improved therapeutic strategies for equine health and wellness, especially in managing microorganism-induced skin issues.
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APA
Fennell C.
(1976).
The treatment of equine skin infections using topical Trichlorocarbanilide.
Equine Vet J, 8(1), 42-45.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1976.tb03286.x Publication
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MeSH Terms
- Actinomycetales Infections / drug therapy
- Actinomycetales Infections / veterinary
- Animals
- Carbanilides / administration & dosage
- Carbanilides / therapeutic use
- Horse Diseases / drug therapy
- Horses
- Skin Diseases, Infectious / veterinary
- Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
- Staphylococcal Infections / veterinary
- Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
- Streptococcal Infections / veterinary
- Tinea / drug therapy
- Tinea / veterinary
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