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Recently, an in vitro serum antibody test was marketed in Sweden for the diagnosis of this parasite. The test is reported to have a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 92% (Curtis, 2001).
 
Recently, an in vitro serum antibody test was marketed in Sweden for the diagnosis of this parasite. The test is reported to have a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 92% (Curtis, 2001).
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An intensely pruritic dog was presented for examination. The dog’s pruritus developed acutely approximately 3 weeks ago. The dog had no history of skin disease prior to this episode. The dog was normal on physical examination except for being intensely pruritic and having ‘scaly’ elbows. The organism shown was found on a skin scraping from the elbow of the patient.


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