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Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (Basset Hound Type)

Description

Dogs affected with this disease will usually have skin lesions that resemble blisters or erosions, and are present on their ears, paw pads and muzzle. Additionally, the skin around their toenails may become affected and cause them to slough. The lesions may also develop into mucosa of the mouth, tongue and oesophagus.

Dogs affected by this disease usually die or are euthanised within a few days of birth.

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Diseases

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (Basset Hound Type)

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Category:

Dermatologic - Associated with the skin

Severity:

Severe. This disease has a high impact on affected animals, either with severe clinical signs causing significant suffering, or carrying a rapidly fatal course.

Gene:

COL7A1

Variant Detected:

chr20:40932778-40932891 (canFam4): 107 bp duplication with 7 bp deletion in duplicated region

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

OMIA Reference:

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