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| − | Cheyletiella mites are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] of dogs and cats.
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| − | They are also found on humans and rabbits. They cause [[Cheyletiellosis|parasitic skin infestation]].
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| − | ===Identification===
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| − | They have a waisted body and claw like palps on their heads. They also have combs at the ends of their legs.
| + | [[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Cat Parasites]][[Category:Dog Parasites]][[Category:Rabbit Parasites]] |
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| − | ===Pathogenesis===
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| − | The mites are highly contagious and cause mild pathogenesis. They are seen to cause very scaly dermatitis. Cheyletiella mites can be transferred to humans.
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| − | ===Diagnosis===
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| − | A diagnosis can be made on clinical signs, including the presence of excess scurf, or dandruff.
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| − | Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper, 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers.
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| − | Skin scrapings and hair pluckings from scaly areas are also diagnostic. Eggs may also be present on the animal.
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| − | ==Important Species==
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| − | **''C.yasguri'' (dogs)
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| − | **''C.blakei'' (cats and humans)
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| − | **''C.parasitivorax'' (rabbits)
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| − | [[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
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