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Eosinophilic granuloma complex refers to a characteristic allergic skin reaction in cats. Flea allergy is thought to be the most common cause of this type of allergic skin reaction. Allergic reactions to food components, which are allergens that are inhaled into the respiratory system (atopy), and allergic reactions to other insects such as mosquitoes also can result in eosinophilic skin lesions. In unusual cases, an allergic cause cannot be found and a hereditary disorder is suspected.Eosinophilic plaques usually are found on the abdomen or the inner thighs. They are raised, red lesions that may be glistening in appearance or oozing serum. Eosinophilic plaque lesions are extremely itchy (pruritic) and often are surrounded by broken hairs from constant licking of the area by the cat with its barbed tongue.
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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