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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
History and clinical signs will often indicate demodicosis. Deep skin scraping reveal[[Demodex| Demodex]]mites, eggs and larval forms in high numbers. Hair plucks can also demonstrate mites microscopically.  
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History and clinical signs will often indicate demodicosis. Deep skin scraping reveal[[Demodex| Demodex]] mites, eggs and larval forms in high numbers. Hair plucks can also demonstrate mites microscopically.  
 
In all cases of adult onset demodicosis a detailed history and medical investigation must be undertaken to identify an underlying systemic disease.  
 
In all cases of adult onset demodicosis a detailed history and medical investigation must be undertaken to identify an underlying systemic disease.  
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4th year BvetMed Dermatology Notes. RVC 2008
 
4th year BvetMed Dermatology Notes. RVC 2008
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==Diagnosis==
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*Liquid paraffin applied to a skin fold
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*Deep skin scraping
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==Control==
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*Repeat treatments needed
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*Recovery may take several months
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'''[[Demodicosis - Dog|Dogs]]'''
 
'''[[Demodicosis - Dog|Dogs]]'''
  
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