Dermatologic Manifestations of Zoonotic Diseases in Exotic Animals

Zoonotic diseases are an important consideration when caring for an exotic pet population. Often zoonoses present as dermatologic problems, and recognition of dermatologic manifestations will facilitate an early diagnosis and prevent the spread of disease within an animal population and to humans. Although many zoonotic diseases have systemic manifestations, this article will focus on bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic diseases with dermatologic components in exotic pets and zoo animals.