Cheyletiella spp.

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Cheyletiella
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Arachnida
Order Trombidiformes
Family Cheyletidae
Genus Cheyletiella

Introduction

Cheyletiella mite - Kalumet 2004,Wikimedia Commons
Cheyletiella mite closeup - Kalumet 2004,Wikimedia Commons

Cheyletiella mites are surface mites of dogs and cats. They are also found on humans and rabbits. They cause Cheyletiellosis, a parasitic skin infestation.

Identification

They have a waisted body and claw like palps on their heads. They also have combs at the ends of their legs.

Lifecycle

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.

Important Species

C.yasguri- Most commonly found on dogs.

C.blakei- Most commonly found on cats and humans.

C.parasitivorax- Most commonly found on rabbits.


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References

Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L., Wall,R.L. (2007) Veterinary Parasitology Blackwell Publishing