Family Demodecidae Flashcards
1
Q
What is an infestation of Demodex spp known as?
A
Demodicosis
2
Q
How do you diagnose a Demodex spp?
A
Deep skin scrape
3
Q
What do Demodex canis look like?
A
Alligators
4
Q
Where do Demodex canis mites live?
A
In the hair follicles and sebaceous glands
5
Q
If you find Demodex on a slide how do you report it to a veterinarian?
A
Report the number and the live to dead ratio
Presence of immature stages
6
Q
What are the two forms of Demodecidae?
A
Localized
Generalized
7
Q
Which form of Demodex spp causes non-pruritic alopecia and forelegs and may or may not be treated to see if the body takes care of it?
A
Localized
8
Q
Which form of Demodex causes diffuse alopecia, erythema, secondary pruritic bacterial infection, affects the entire body and usually is due to an immune deficiency?
A
Generalized
