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== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
*History and clinical signs
*History and clinical signs
*A skin scraping from the edge of a fresh lesion will often demonstrate the presence of the mite under a microscope
*A skin scraping from the edge of a fresh lesion will often demonstrate the presence of the mite under a microscope
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== Treatment ==
'''There are no products currently licensed for treatment of Chorioptes. The list below contains a number of products that have been reported effective'''
'''There are no products currently licensed for treatment of Chorioptes. The list below contains a number of products that have been reported effective'''
'''Topical'''
*Clip affected area
*1% Selenium sulphide shampoo. Whole body shampoo
*Clip affected area
*1% Selenium sulphide shampoo. Whole body shampoo
*Fipronil (Frontline spray) on affected area
*Fipronil (Frontline spray) on affected area
'''Systemic'''
'''Systemic'''
*Ivermectin, paste for horses, good to eliminate the mite in a group infestation
*Ivermectin, paste for horses, good to eliminate the mite in a group infestation
*Treat all in-contact animals, disinfect housing and dispose of bedding.
*Treat all in-contact animals, disinfect housing and dispose of bedding.
== References ==
Brown, C.M, Bertone, J.J. (2002) The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult- Equine', Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins <br>Fox, M and Jacobs, D. (2007) Parasitology Study Guide Part 1: Ecotparasites Royal Veterinary College
Lloyd, D.H, Littlewood, J.D, Craig, J.M, Thomsett, L.R. (2003) Practical Equine Dermatology, Blackwell Science<br>Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L, Wall, R.L, (2007) Veterinary Parasitology third edition, Blackwell Science
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[[Category:Dermatological_Diseases_-_Cattle]] [[Category:Dermatological_Diseases_-_Sheep]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical|To_Do_-_Kate]] [[Category:Dermatological_Diseases_-_Horse]] [[Category:Integumentary_System_-_Mite_Infections]]