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Case 1 - Courtesy of A. Antonczyk
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[[Image:Clinical Case 2 02.jpg|thumb|center|500px|(Courtesy of C. Antonczyk)]]
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[[Image:Clinical Case 2 03.jpg|thumb|center|500px|(Courtesy of C. Antonczyk)]]
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In order to reveal an answer, highlight the underlined or bulleted area using your mouse.
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The number of bullet points doesn't necessarily indicate a strict number of answers.
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What is this?
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*<font color="white"> It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genus of burrowing mite found on birds is ''Knemidocoptes'' </font>
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What is the condition called?
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*<font color="white"> The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by ''Knemidocoptes mutans'' </font>
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How is it treated?
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*<font color="white"> With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also. </font>
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To find out more you can use the link [[CCSA2|HERE]].
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