Ectoparasites: Mites Flashcards
Sarcaptodiae
burrowing, itching
Sarcoptes spp.
Notoedres spp.
“dog mites”
Sarcoptes scabei canis
superficial skin scrape
under the epidermis-direct contact
other sarcoptid mites
Sarcoptes scabei: felis, suis, bovis, equis, ovis
“feline scabies”
Notoderes cati, N. muris
more common
zoonotic but self limiting
budgies
scaly leg mite
guinea pigs
burrowing mite
Psoroptidae
non burrowing
Psoroptides cuniculi
Otodectes cynotis
“rabbit ear mite”
Psoroptes cuniculi
rabbit pinna
“ear mite”
Otodectes cynotis
external ear canal
pathogenesis: otitis externa
“red mange”
Demodex spp.
sebaceous glands, hair follicles
localized: patch face and limbs
generalized: recommend spay/neuter
Non sarcoptiform
Demodex spp.
Cheyletidae
Chiggers
“walking dandruff”
Cheyletiella sp.
tape test
hook on accessory mouth parts
