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Mites [Of Dogs And Cats], Susan E. Little, Roberto Cortinas
Mites [Of Dogs And Cats], Susan E. Little, Roberto Cortinas
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications
Veterinary parasitology: 20,000-word article details recognition and treatments for mite infestations of dogs and cats. Mite species reviewed include:
Cheyletiella spp. (“Walking Dandruff”)
Demodex spp. (Hair Follicle Mites, Red Mange, Demodicosis, Demodectic Mange)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Itch Mite, Scabies, Sarcoptic Mange)
Notoedres cati (Feline Head and Neck Mange)
Otodectes cynotis (Ear Mites)
Pneumonyssoides caninum (Nasal Mite)
Lynxacarus radovskyi (Fur Mite, Hair Clasping Mite)
Trombiculid Mites (Chiggers, Red Bugs, Berry Bugs, Harvest Mites, Scrub Itch or Grass Itch Mites)
Discussions include Etiology and epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Treatment and prognosis, Immunity, Prevention, and Public health aspects.
Complete with 209 references.