Hereditary or individual predispositions, coupled with a secondary environmental trigger have long been hypothesized for dermatomyositis in humans. (thedogplace.org)
The term, «canine familial dermatomyositis» currently should be reserved for dogs with clinical and histopathologic evidence of a juvenile onset heritable inflammatory disease affecting skin and muscle in a breed known to be at increased risk. (thedogplace.org)
Autoimmune and viral etiologies coupled with hereditary predilection have been postulated for dermatomyositis in humans. (thedogplace.org)