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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | | + | A contagious disease caused by [[Cheyletiella spp.|''Cheyletiella'' sp.]] The [[:Category:Mites|mites]] live on the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]] surface causing itching and [[Skin Glossary - Pathology#Scale|scale]] on affected animals. Transmission is mainly by direct contact but the mites can also be transported between animals via a [[:Category:Fleas|flea]] or [[:Category:Lice - Dog|lice]]. |
− | A contagious disease caused by [[Cheyletiella spp.|''Cheyletiella'' sp.]] The [[:Category:Mites|mites]] live on the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]] surface causing itching and [[Skin Glossary - Pathology#Scale|scale]] on affected animals. Transmission is mainly by direct contact but the mites can also be transported between animals via a [[Flea Structure|flea]] or [[:Category:Lice - Dog|lice]]. | |
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| A zoonotic disease. | | A zoonotic disease. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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| A diagnosis can be made on history and clinical signs in combination with demonstration of the parasite. | | A diagnosis can be made on history and clinical signs in combination with demonstration of the parasite. |
| Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper and 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers. | | Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper and 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers. |
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| Marked pruritus is sometimes present which in severe cases can be confused as neurological disease. | | Marked pruritus is sometimes present which in severe cases can be confused as neurological disease. |
− | In cats pruritus is also a common feature with the presence of scale and [[Skin Glossary - pathology#papules|papules]]. Miliary dermatitis is a commmon finding normally on the neck | + | In cats pruritus is also a common feature with the presence of scale and [[Skin Glossary - Pathology#papules|papules]]. Miliary dermatitis is a commmon finding normally on the neck or back of the cat. |
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| ==Pathology== | | ==Pathology== |
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
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| All in contact animals should be treated. | | All in contact animals should be treated. |
| The environment the animal has been living in should be cleaned and also treated. | | The environment the animal has been living in should be cleaned and also treated. |
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| [[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]] | | [[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]] |
| [[Category:Zoonoses]] | | [[Category:Zoonoses]] |
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| [[Category:Cat]] | | [[Category:Cat]] |
| [[Category:Dog]] | | [[Category:Dog]] |
| [[Category:Dermatological Disorders - Horse]] | | [[Category:Dermatological Disorders - Horse]] |