作者: D. Ka , G. Marignac , L. Desquilbet , L. Freyburger , B. Hubert
DOI: 10.1016/J.FCT.2014.01.015
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摘要: Onset of atopic dermatitis and occurrence related skin lesions are influenced by various environmental factors in humans, companion animals. Several studies have demonstrated an association between passive smoking the development children. This has never been investigated dog to our knowledge. We enrolled 161 dogs seen at dermatology vaccination consultations over a six-month period for this study. Dog owners were asked complete questionnaire, evaluate exposure tobacco smoke. The or non-atopic status was assessed on basis Favrot's criteria (history, clinical examination cutaneous cytology Malassezia). Analysis data revealed significant high levels smoke (cigarette consumption divided area home) presence (OR, 4.38; 95% CI, 1.10-17.44; p=0.03; NNH (number needed harm) 3, CI 2-52). prevalence showed slight, but non-significant with breed predisposition. Dogs may higher risk than non-exposed dogs.