Wednesday, December 18
Question of the Day
A two-year-old beagle is presented with patchy alopecia, papules, and thick crusts, on the ventral abdomen, chest, ears, and elbows.
The owner reports intense pruritus and a positive pinnal-pedal reflex is observed.
A flea comb does not reveal any fleas.
The image below shows what was discovered from a skin scraping.
Which one of the following organisms is depicted in the image?
Image courtesy, Dr. Kalumet