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→Psoroptiasis
===''Psoroptiasis''===
===''Psoroptiasis''===
Otitis externa is frequently seen in pet rabbits and is due to infestation of the ears with the mite, ''Psoroptes cuniculi'', and frequently secondarily infected with bacteria. Affected rabbits are presented with much dry, scaly matter in one or both ears, in which the mite can be seen on microscopy after in vitro clearance with potassium hydroxide. Affected ears give off a bad odour (Okerman 1994).
Otitis externa is frequently seen in pet rabbits and is due to infestation of the ears with the mite, ''[[Psoroptes cuniculi]]'', and frequently secondarily infected with bacteria. Affected rabbits are presented with much dry, scaly matter in one or both ears, in which the mite can be seen on microscopy after in vitro clearance with potassium hydroxide. Affected ears give off a bad odour (Okerman 1994).
Chronic pruritic seborroeic otitis is usually associated with yeasts (''Candida'' sp) whereas purulent otitis, especially where the discharge is tacky and sticky, may show ''E. coli'' and ''Pseudomonas'' sp on culture.
Chronic pruritic seborroeic otitis is usually associated with yeasts (''Candida'' sp) whereas purulent otitis, especially where the discharge is tacky and sticky, may show ''E. coli'' and ''Pseudomonas'' sp on culture.