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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

''Cuterebra'' spp. can infect rabbits, dogs, cats and ferrets and lead to a '''nodular lesion''' of the skin due to the presence of the ''Cuterebra'' spp. [[Myiasis|larvae]].  

''Cuterebra'' spp. can infect rabbits, dogs, cats and ferrets and lead to a '''nodular lesion''' of the skin due to the presence of the ''Cuterebra'' spp. larvae causing [[Myiasis|myiasis]].  

==Identification and Life Cycle==

==Identification and Life Cycle==

It is impossible to determine which species of ''Cuterebra'' is present by observing the larvae.

It is impossible to determine which species of ''Cuterebra'' is present by observing the larvae.

Female ''Cuterebra'' flies lay their eggs '''along rabbit runs or near rodent burrows'''. As the host brushes past, the first-stage larvae hatch instantly and crawl into the host's fur. The larvae then enter the host through its '''natural body openings'''. '''Migration''' occurs to the skin and the third-stage larvae become clinically noticeable in the subcutaneous tissue, usually in the cervical region. The larvae communicate with the air through a '''breathing hole'''. Aften about 30 days, the larvae exit the skin, fall to the soil and pupate.  

Female ''Cuterebra'' flies lay their eggs '''along rabbit runs or near rodent burrows'''. As the host brushes past, the first-stage larvae hatch instantly and crawl into the host's fur. The larvae then enter the host through its '''natural body openings'''. '''Migration''' occurs to the skin and the third-stage larvae become clinically noticeable in the subcutaneous tissue, usually in the cervical region. The larvae communicate with the air through a '''breathing hole'''. After about 30 days, the larvae exit the skin, fall to the soil and pupate.  

'''Aberrant migration''' can occur to the brain, pharynx, nostrils and eyelids.

'''Aberrant migration''' can occur to the brain, pharynx, nostrils and eyelids.

Oral analgesics and antibiotics may be required.

Oral analgesics and antibiotics may be required.

No parasiticides are approved for the treatment and control of ''Cuterebra'' and so in rabbits infections should be avoided by '''preventing contact between rabbits and flies''', either by keeping the rabbit indoors during fly season or by installing protective screens. It may be a difficult condition to prevent in dogs and cats, but the condition is '''very rare'''.

No parasiticides are approved for the treatment and control of ''Cuterebra'' and so in rabbits infections should be avoided by '''preventing contact between rabbits and flies''', either by keeping the rabbit indoors during fly season or by installing protective screens. It may be a difficult condition to prevent in dogs and cats, but the condition is '''very rare''' in these species.

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Harvey, R. (2009) '''A colour handbook of skin diseases of the dog and cat''' ''Manson Publishing''

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