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*Pinworms cause a localized perianal pruritus.  

*Pinworms cause a localized perianal pruritus.  

*Neoplasia, such as epitheliotrophic lymphoma, occasionally causes alopecia and pruritus but generally is associated with scaly skin.

*Neoplasia, such as epitheliotrophic lymphoma, occasionally causes alopecia and pruritus but generally is associated with scaly skin.

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|l1= Sarcoptic Mange

|q2= What diagnostic steps would you take to find the cause of the problem?

|q2= What diagnostic steps would you take to find the cause of the problem?

|a2= Perform skin scrapings, fungal cultures and skin biopsies to determine the cause.

|a2= Perform skin scrapings, fungal cultures and skin biopsies to determine the cause.

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|l2= Sarcoptic Mange#Diagnosis

|q3= What is the organism shown above and how would you treat it?

|q3= What is the organism shown above and how would you treat it?

|a3= This ''Sarcoptes'' mite was found after a skin scraping. Two to three injections of ivermectin is usually sufficient to cause resolution of the signs. Insecticidal dips may be too toxic, even diluted, for mice. Use any insecticide product in mice with great caution.

|a3= This ''Sarcoptes'' mite was found after a skin scraping. Two to three injections of ivermectin is usually sufficient to cause resolution of the signs. Insecticidal dips may be too toxic, even diluted, for mice. Use any insecticide product in mice with great caution.

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|l3= Sarcoptic Mange#Treatment and Control

|q4= What recommendations would you make regarding the other animals in the household?

|q4= What recommendations would you make regarding the other animals in the household?

|a4= Consider the other mouse an asymptomatic carrier and treat it with ivermectin. Since the dog may not be suffering from allergies but rather a mite infestation, it is important to examine all household pets and people for mites. The household environment should be thoroughly cleaned.

|a4= Consider the other mouse an asymptomatic carrier and treat it with ivermectin. Since the dog may not be suffering from allergies but rather a mite infestation, it is important to examine all household pets and people for mites. The household environment should be thoroughly cleaned.

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|l4= Sarcoptic Mange#Treatment and Control

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