Difference between revisions of "Cheyletiellosis"
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==Clinical Signs== | ==Clinical Signs== | ||
In dogs and cats: hyperkeratosis occurs and dry, white, scaly dandruff can be seen along the back of the animal. | In dogs and cats: hyperkeratosis occurs and dry, white, scaly dandruff can be seen along the back of the animal. | ||
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Sometimes cases may be asymptomatic | Sometimes cases may be asymptomatic | ||
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==Pathology== | ==Pathology== | ||
Revision as of 12:18, 4 August 2010
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| Also known as: | Walking dandruff |
Description
A contagious disease caused by Cheyletiella sp.. Causes intense itching. Also a zoonotic disease.
Signalment
Occurs in dogs, cats, rabbits, humans and wild animals
Diagnosis
A diagnosis can be made on clinical signs, including the presence of excess scurf, or dandruff. Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper, 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers.
Skin scrapings and hair pluckings from scaly areas are also diagnostic. Eggs may also be present on the animal which can be examined microscopically.
Clinical Signs
In dogs and cats: hyperkeratosis occurs and dry, white, scaly dandruff can be seen along the back of the animal.
Sometimes cases may be asymptomatic
Pathology
- Grossly:
- Focal, multifocal or generalised red papules or crusts
- Microscopically:
- Superficial perivascular dermatitis
- Eosinophils