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They are also found on humans and rabbits. They cause [[Cheyletiellosis|parasitic skin infestation]].
They are also found on humans and rabbits. They cause [[Cheyletiellosis|parasitic skin infestation]].
==Identification==
They have a waisted body and claw like palps on their heads. They also have combs at the ends of their legs.
They have a waisted body and claw like palps on their heads. They also have combs at the ends of their legs.
===Pathogenesis===
==Lifecycle==
The lifecycle of a Cheyletiella mite lasts 21-35 days on the host. The adults mites can survive off the host for 2-14 days. They live on the skin surface and their eggs are attatched to hair shafts.
==Pathogenesis==
The mites are highly contagious and cause mild pathogenesis. They are seen to cause very scaly dermatitis. Cheyletiella mites can be transferred to humans.
The mites are highly contagious and cause mild pathogenesis. They are seen to cause very scaly dermatitis. Cheyletiella mites can be transferred to humans.
==Diagnosis==
A diagnosis can be made on clinical signs, including the presence of excess scurf, or dandruff.
A diagnosis can be made on clinical signs, including the presence of excess scurf, or dandruff.
==Important Species==
==Important Species==
''C.yasguri''- Most commonly found on dogs.
''C.blakei''- Most commonly found on cats and humans.
''C.parasitivorax''- Most commonly found on rabbits.
[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Cat]][[Category:Dog]][[Category:Rabbit]]
[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Cat]][[Category:Dog]][[Category:Rabbit]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]