1 Nov 2022

Examples of cutaneous lesions caused by Alabama rot

A gallery of images – provided by David Walker of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists – showing examples of lesions seen in cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV).




Examples of cutaneous lesions caused by Alabama rot

Distal limb lesion is one of the symptoms of Alabama rot.

An innocuous-looking, exudative lesion distal the carpal pad of a border collie that had confirmed CRGV.
An innocuous-looking, exudative lesion distal the carpal pad of a border collie that had confirmed CRGV.
The lesions on the carpal pad of the same dog pictured above, following clipping and cleaning. A couple of days later, the dog presented with acute kidney injury.
The lesions on the carpal pad of the same dog pictured above, following clipping and cleaning. A couple of days later, the dog presented with acute kidney injury.
A well-demarcated ulcerative lesion on the medial thigh of a dog.
A well-demarcated ulcerative lesion on the medial thigh of a dog.
An example of interdigital lesions. About 75% of lesions are found on distal limbs.
An example of interdigital lesions.
About 75% of lesions are found on distal limbs.
About 75% of CRGV lesions are found on distal limbs.
An erosive lesion on the digital pad of a dog with CRGV.
An erosive lesion on the digital pad of a dog with CRGV.
A toe lesion caused by CRGV.
A toe lesion caused by CRGV.
A severe lesion affecting the medial antebrachium of a confirmed case.
A severe lesion affecting the medial antebrachium of a confirmed case.
Two examples of tongue lesions.
Two examples of tongue lesions.