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Section: Overview
The term eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) refers to a group of skin lesions that represent an allergic reaction in the cat's skin. These occur in three forms, and your cat may have any or all of them. These forms include:
There are many different types of skin lesions that can occur in the skin of cats, and each lesion or combination of lesions can be caused by multiple diseases and conditions.
Skin odor is a common manifestation of a skin infection; the most common skin infections are bacterial (superficial pyoderma) and yeast (Malassezia dermatitis) infections.
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