Family Sarcoptidae Flashcards
Family Sarcoptidae is known as what kind of mites?
Burrowing mites
What is an infestation of mites known as?
Acariasis
What is the more common member of the family sarcoptidae found?
Sarcoptes scabei canis
What does Sarcoptes scabei canis cause?
Sarcoptic mange
How do you diagnose Sarcoptes scabei canis
Superficial skin scrape
Sarcoptes scabei canis is self-limiting which means what?
It is host dependent
What are the characteristics of Sarcoptes scabei canis?
Long unjointed pedicles, some legs have suckers and the anal opening is on the terminal end
What species of the family Sarcoptidae are rare, have a terminal anal opening and knowing the host is a diagnostic tool?
Sarcoptes scabei felis, suis, bovis, equi, ovis
Which species of sarcoptiform are more common in cats?
Notoedres cati (more common than Sarcoptes scabei felis)
How can you tell a Notoedres cati (Notoedres muris) from the Sarcoptes scabei felis species?
The anal opening of Notoedres cati is more into the middle of their body
What are the mites of Rabbits, rats, and Guinea pigs
Notoedres muris
