Canines

Humans

Cases

46 (57.5%)

34 (42.5%)

Age (years)

5.1 (0.3 - 15)

33.4 (17 - 57)

Sex

Female

17 (37%)

13 (38.2%)

Male

29 (63%)

21 (61.8%)

Breed

Mixed breed

13 (28.3%)

-

Bulldog

7 (15.2%)

-

Golden retriever

6 (13%)

-

Pitbull

4 (8.7%)

-

Other

16 (34.8%)

-

Type of ear

Drop

39 (84.8%)

-

Erect

7 (15.2%)

-

Type of hair

Short

24 (52.2%)

-

Long

22 (47.8%)

-

Lesion site

Skin

6 (13%)

4 (11.8%)

Ear

44 (95.6%)

-

None

0

30 (88.2%)

Signs and symptoms

Erythema

15 (32.6%)

1 (2.9%)

Desquamation

5 (10.9%)

2 (5.9%)

Excoriations

3 (6.5%)

0

Scratching

12 (26.1%)

2 (5.9%)

Head movements

8 (17.4%)

-

Exudate

23 (50%)

0

Fetid odor

12 (26.1%)

-

Pruritus

-

4 (11.8%)

Alterations in cutaneous pigmentation

-

2 (5.9%)

None

12 (26.1%)

28 (82.3%)

Previous otitis

Yes

17 (37%)

-

No

29 (63%)

-

Previous dermatitis

Yes

10 (21.7%)

5 (14.7%)

No

36 (78.3%)

29 (85.3%)

Pathological antecedents

Endocrine

2 (4.3%)

0

Dermatological

1 (2.2%)

2 (5.9%)

Other

8 (17.4%)

3 (8.8%)