Difference between revisions of "Cheyletiella spp."
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**''C.parasitivorax'' (rabbits) | **''C.parasitivorax'' (rabbits) | ||
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Revision as of 10:36, 30 June 2010
- Surface mite of cats and dogs
- Also found on humans and rabbits
- C.yasguri (dogs)
- C.blakei (cats and humans)
- C.parasitivorax (rabbits)
- Causes parasitic skin infestation
Recognition
- Waisted body
- Claw like palps on head
- Combs at ends of legs
Pathogenesis
- Highly contagious
- Mild pathogenesis
- Causes very scaly dermatitis
- Can be transferred to humans
Diagnosis
- Clinical signs
- Excess scurf
- Brush scurf onto dark paper
- 'Walking dandruff' as mites will move when present in large numbers
- Skin scrapings
- Hair pluckings from scaly areas
- Eggs may be present