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==Lifecycle==

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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.

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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 attached 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.

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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.~~

==Important Species==

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