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==Demodecosis==
==Burrowing Mites==
''Demodex merioni'' is the species of ''[[Demodex]]'' mite affecting the gerbil.
''Demodex merioni'' is the species of Demodex mite affecting the Gerbil.
===Signalment===
===Signalment===
===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite.
Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite is an appropriate methos of diagnosis..
===Treatment===
===Treatment===
Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective.
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly. <br><br>
Diluted '''Amitraz''' administered topically every 2 week, up to 6 times.
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly.
==References==
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
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