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[[Image:Clinical Case 2 03.jpg|thumb|center|500px|(Courtesy of A. Antonczyk)]] | [[Image:Clinical Case 2 03.jpg|thumb|center|500px|(Courtesy of A. Antonczyk)]] | ||
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| + | *What is this? | ||
| + | **<font color="white"> It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genuw of burrowing mite found on birds is ''Knemidocoptes'' </font> | ||
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| + | *What is the condition called? | ||
| + | **<font color="white"> The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by ''Knemidocoptes mutans'' </font> | ||
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| + | *How is it treated? | ||
| + | **<font color="white"> With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also. </font> | ||
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Case 1 - Courtesy of A. Antonczyk
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In order to reveal an answer, highlight the underlined or bulleted area using your mouse. The number of bullet points doesn't necessarily indicate a strict number of answers.
- What is this?
- It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genuw of burrowing mite found on birds is Knemidocoptes
- What is the condition called?
- The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by Knemidocoptes mutans
- How is it treated?
- With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also.