Adri Broek’s research while affiliated with University of Edinburgh and other places

... The condition, also known by the synonyms collagenolytic granuloma and linear granuloma, classically occurs in the form of various itchy, dense papules and plaques on the thigh, or in the form of single papular and nodular lesions located anywhere on the body, including the edge of the lips and in the oral cavity (1,21). Oral diseases are extremely common among small companion animals, but most of them do not manifest clinical signs, so the diagnosis of EGC is usually established at a late stage (15,16). In many cases, lesions are severe, can be chronic and recurrent, and are accompanied by varying and sometimes significant degrees of itching or pain. ...

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Some aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic granuloma in cats

... Individual and breed differences in susceptibility to infestation with P. ovis and the related Sarcoptes scabiei (S. scabiei) mites have been associated with pathological changes and immune responses in various host species [2,[27][28][29]. The available studies suggest that the complex relationship between the host and the parasite at the skin interface results in a balance between the immune responses and clinical signs [30][31][32], yet many questions remain unclear. ...

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Dermal immune responses against Psoroptes ovis in two cattle breeds and effects of anti-inflammatory dexamethasone treatment on the development of psoroptic mange