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| − | + | ''Demodex merioni'' is the species of ''[[Demodex]]'' mite affecting the gerbil. | |
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===Diagnosis=== | ===Diagnosis=== | ||
| − | Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite. | + | Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite is an appropriate methos of diagnosis.. |
===Treatment=== | ===Treatment=== | ||
| − | + | Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. | |
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| + | Diluted '''Amitraz''' administered topically every 2 week, up to 6 times. | ||
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| + | The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly. | ||
| − | + | ==References== | |
| + | Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College'' | ||
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Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial'' | ||
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Revision as of 14:24, 16 July 2011
Demodecosis
Demodex merioni is the species of Demodex mite affecting the gerbil.
Signalment
Disease is normally only found in young, old and debilitated, pregnant or under-nourished animals.
Clinical Signs
Lesions present as alopecia, scaliness and ulceration of the hindlimbs and tail.
Diagnosis
Deep skin-scrapings (to the level of capillary ooze) and microscopic examination with identification of the mite is an appropriate methos of diagnosis..
Treatment
Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective.
Diluted Amitraz administered topically every 2 week, up to 6 times.
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding should be kept clean and changed regularly.
References
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) Veterinary Dermatology RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, Royal Veterinary College
Merck & Co (2009) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Ninth Edition), Merial
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