Dermatology I, Vienna / Austria, 14 - 25 July 2008 held
Course Masters in charge: Prof. Dr. David Lloyd (Dip. ECVD, FHEA, FRCVS RCVS)(UK), Dr. Peter Hill (BVSc, PhD, Dip. Vet Derm, Dip. ACVD, MRCVS)(UK), Dr. Craig Griffin (Dip. ACVD)(USA)
Please note: The dermatology courses of ESAVS are routinely recognized by the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD). which means they satisfy all the required criteria for continuing recognition in this discipline. Further information about credits for Dermatology can be found on the ECVD page: www.ecvd.org.
Overview - Veterinary Dermatology Course with wetlabs
Participants of course I in veterinary dermatology will discuss basics in anatomy and physiology of the skin and its appendages and will learn about a large number of common dermatological disorders. The successful management of difficult to treat problems will be discussed. Wet labs will provide practical approaches.
TOPICS Week 1
- Structure and function of epidermis and dermis
- Hair follicle and adnexa: anatomy and physiology
- Introduction to components of the skin immune system
- Laboratory practical: examination methods for skin, skin structure and hair morphology
- The diagnostic approach in dermatology
- Taking the history, physical examination, diagnostic tests
- worked case examples, focus on history and clinical signs - whole group then in small groups; computer-aided learning (Labs)
- Ectoparasitic infestations: Demodex, Sarcoptes, Notoedres, Otodectes, Cheyletiella
- Insects, ticks, other mites
- diagnostic techniques in parasitology (Labs)
- The skin as a microbial habitat
- Canine pyoderma, Dermatophytosis, Malassezia dermatitis
- diagnostic techniques in bacteriology & mycology (Labs)
- Gross skin pathology and patterns of inflammation
- Correlation of microscopic and gross pathology with special reference to allergy, parasitic and microbial infection
- gross and microscopic pathology; clinico-pathological correlations (Labs)
- Introduction to the immune system including mechanisms of allergy, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency diseases
- Introduction to cutaneous cytology
- The approach to pruritus
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Food allergy: introduction and clinical signs
- Diet trials and dietary management
- Atopic dermatitis: clinical signs and differential diagnosis
- Atopic dermatitis: medical management
- Allergen specific immunotherapy
- Technique of Intradermal testing and interpretation (Practicals)
- Skin testing laboratory
- Flea allergy and flea control
- Miscellaneous allergies
- Feline skin reaction patterns and allergic skin diseases
- Otitis: introduction, pathogenesis and diagnosis
- Otitis therapy - cleansing, topical and systemic
TOPICS Week 2:
- Introduction to the immune system including mechanisms of allergy, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency diseases
- Flea allergy and flea control
- Immunopathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis: clinical signs and differential diagnosis
- Allergy testing (intradermal and in vitro)
- Allergen specific immunotherapy
- Medical management of atopic dermatitis
- Skin testing laboratory with live dogs
- Food allergy: Pathogenesis and clinical signs
- Food allergy: Diagnosis and management
- Contact allergy
- Miscellaneous allergies: hormonal, mosquito, eosinophilic furunculosis of face, eosin necrotising folliculitis/vasculitis
- Feline skin reaction patterns and allergic skin diseases
- General approach to pruritus
- Instructors problem solving cases
- Otitis: introduction, pathogenesis and diagnosis
- Otitis therapy – cleansing, topical and systemic
- Discussion of participant’s cases
COURSE PROGRAM: Dermatology I 2008 - subject to change
ATF credit hours (Akademie für Tierärtzliche Fortbildung, Germany): 65
(for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg)
We are sorry but this course is already fully booked!
New registrations will be placed on the waiting list.
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Tuition fee: EURO 1.900,--
Early registration: EURO 1.800,-- (deadline for early registration: 31st March 2008)
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