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| − | *Rare but very contagious
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| − | *Caused by [[Notoedres|''Notoedres cati'']]
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| − | *Grossly:
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| − | **Erythematous papular rash -> scales, crusts, alopecia -> lichenification when chronic
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| − | **Start on neck and ears -> head, face, paws -> generalised
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| − | *Microscopically:
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| − | **Epidermal hyperplasia, spongiosis, crusts
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| − | **Superficial perivascular dermatitis
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| − | ==Pathogenesis==
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| − | Infection begins on the ear tips and spreads over the body, a notoedric skin infestation.
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| − | *Causes dermatitis
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| − | *Burrowing of females damages keratinocytes leading to cytokine release
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| − | *Hypersensitivity reaction may occur
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| − | **Eosinophils
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| − | [[Category:Integumentary System - Mite Infections]][[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]
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