Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus In Cats. Feline pemphigus foliaceus pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune disease in cats accounting for less than 1% of the author’s skin cases. Abstract fifty‐seven cases of feline pemphigus foliaceus were identified from biopsy specimens submitted to university of pennsylvania school of veterinary medicine's laboratory of pathology and toxicology by veterinary dermatologists from 1991 to 2002.
Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune skin disease that can affect many species. Autoantibodies attack a component of the adhesion molecules on keratinocytes, leading to lack And others (2012) use of modified ciclosporin in the management of feline pemphigus foliaceus:
Pemphigus diseases result from the formation of antibodies against keratinocyte structures, and differ because each has a different target antigen and/or histopathologic feature.
With pm, the patient develops crusts (scabs) and ulcers around the eyes, ears, footpads, groin, and bridge of the nose. Background since the first description of feline pemphigus foliaceus (pf) more than 30 years ago, numerous case reports have been published, while larger case series have remained rare. (2013) use of prednisolone as monotherapy in the treatment of feline pemphigus foliaceus: Crusts on the footpads of a dog with pemphigus foliaceus.