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| − | [[Image:cheyletiella.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Cheyletiella mite'' - Kalumet 2004,Wikimedia Commons]] | |
| − | [[Image:cheyletiella 2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Cheyletiella mite closeup'' - Kalumet 2006,Wikimedia Commons]]
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| − | Cheyletiella mites are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] of dogs and cats.
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| − | They are also found on humans and rabbits. They cause [[Cheyletiellosis|Cheyletiellosis]], a parasitic skin infestation.
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| − | ==Identification==
| + | [[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Cat Parasites]][[Category:Dog Parasites]][[Category:Rabbit Parasites]] |
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| − | They have a waisted body and claw like palps on their heads. They also have combs at the ends of their legs.
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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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| − | ==Pathogenesis==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Important Species==
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| − | ''C.yasguri''- Most commonly found on dogs.
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| − | ''C.blakei''- Most commonly found on cats and humans.
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| − | ''C.parasitivorax''- Most commonly found on rabbits.
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| − | [[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
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