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sive scabs that mat the covering hair. Signs
of jaundice are sometimes seen.
Treatment
Photosensitized sheep must be kept in the
dark to avoid further development of skin
lesions. General supportive treatment and
administration of antibiotics are given to
control secondary infection. Glucocorti-
coids in early stages will reduce the inflam-
mation.
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Ame Fláøyen
Department of Reproduction and Forensic Medicine
Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine
Pob. 8146 Dep.
N-0033 Oslo, Norway
phone: +47 22964500
fax: +47 22964962
E-mail: Ame.Flaaoeyen@veths.no
Jóhannes Jóhansen
Føroya Náttúrugripasavn
Debesartrøð
Fr-100 Tórshavn, The Faroe Islands
phone: +298 12306
fax: +298 18438
E-mail: johannes@nsavn.fo
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Djóralæknatænastan
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