[Case of cutaneous necrosis in African clawed frogs Xenopus laevis after the topical application of eugenol]

Can Vet J. 2006 Nov;47(11):1115-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Case of cutaneous necrosis in African Clawed frogs Xenopus laevis after the topical application of eugenol. African Clawed frogs showed necrotic cutaneous lesions after a topical application of high concentrations of eugenol, an analgesic and anesthetic agent. Microscopically, ulceration of the epidermis, a loss of mucous and serous glands as well as an infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed.

Case of cutaneous necrosis in African Clawed frogs Xenopus laevis after the topical application of eugenol. African Clawed frogs showed necrotic cutaneous lesions after a topical application of high concentrations of eugenol, an analgesic and anesthetic agent. Microscopically, ulceration of the epidermis, a loss of mucous and serous glands as well as an infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Animals
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Eugenol / adverse effects*
  • Skin / drug effects*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / veterinary*
  • Xenopus laevis*

Substances

  • Eugenol