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==Fur Mites==

==Fur Mites==

''Myobia musculi'', ''Mycoptes musculinus''  and ''Radfordia affinis'' are species of mite found in the mouse — '''''Myobia musculi''''' being the most common.   

''Myobia musculi'', ''Mycoptes musculinus''  and ''Radfordia affinis'' are species of mite found in the mouse — '''''Myobia musculi''''' being the most common.   

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

With heavy infestations lesions appear as patchy '''alopecia''' and '''excoriation''', particularly on the face, head and between the shoulder blades. Ulcerative dermatitis ad secondary bacterial infection can also occur following self-trauma. There may be no clinical signs if the infestation is of a low level.

With heavy infestations, lesions appear as patchy '''alopecia''' and '''excoriation''', particularly on the '''face, head''' and''' between the shoulder blades'''. Ulcerative dermatitis ad secondary bacterial infection can also occur following self-trauma. There may be no clinical signs if the infestation is of a low level.

===Diagnosis===

===Diagnosis===

===Treatment===

===Treatment===

Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. Repeat treatment is necessary due to the lifecycle of the mite, as treatment may not kill unhatched eggs. Oral solutions and topical applications of Ivermectin have also been reported as treatments. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. <br><br>

Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. Repeat treatment is necessary due to the lifecycle of the mite, as treatment may not kill unhatched eggs. Oral solutions and topical applications of Ivermectin have also been reported as treatments. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays.  

 

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''

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