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demodex

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commensal mite found in hair follicles of mammals

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demodex transmission

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direct contact

transmitted from dam during nursing in first 2-3 days

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pathogenesis of demodicosis

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overgrowth of mites within hair follicles

in healthy animals - innate immune system controls demodex populations in the skin

in immunocompromised animals - unable to control population –> demodicosis

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canine demodicosis species

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d. canis
d. injai

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D. canis

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commensal in hair follicles of dogs

shorter tail (~1x body length)

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D. injai

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not commensal; found in sebaceous glands of terrier breeds

longer tail (~2x body length)

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clinical signs of D. canis demodicosis

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  • alopecia (focal to multifocal/generalized)
  • minimal to NO pruritus
  • folliculitis
  • papules, pustules
  • comedones
  • +/- erythema
  • secondary bacterial infection
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localized demodicosis - signalment

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juvenile onset
3 to 6 months

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localized demodicosis - pathogenesis

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immature immune system unable to regulate demodex populations

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localized demodicosis lesions

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1-4 areas of focal alopecia +/- erythema

lesions <2.5 cm
most often located on face or front limbs

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generalized demodicosis - signalment

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juvenile or adult onset

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generalized demodicosis pathogenesis

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multifocal or generalized overgrowth of demodex mites

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generalized demodicosis lesions

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multifocal, patchy, or generalized alopecia w/ erythema

variable pruritus usually only seen if secondary infection present

some dogs may be systemically ill

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juvenile onset demodicosis

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dogs ranging from 3 months to 2 years

staffies, sharpeis, frenchies, pitties, boxers, bostons

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what causes juvenile onset demodicosis

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genetic defect leading to a dynsfunction in control of demodex

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juvenile onset demodicosis lesions

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multifocal, patchy alopecia
nodules
draining tracts

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adult onset demodicosis

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dogs > 2 years

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what causes adult onset demodicosis

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immunosuppression - systemic illness vs medication induced

diseases: cushings, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, neoplasia

drugs: corticosteroids, apoquel

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adult onset demodicosis lesions

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marked erythema
ulcerations
hemorrhagic crusting
deep secondary infections

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pododemodicosis

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demodicosis affecting the front paws or all 4 paws ONLY

erythema, hyperpigmentation, swelling, nodules, draining tracts

SIGNIFICANT swelling of the paws

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what breed of dog is most affected by demodex injai

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terrier breeds

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clinical signs of D. injai

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moderate to severe pruritus
greasy dorsal stripe
NO alopecia

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diagnostics for demodex

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  • signalment and history
  • PE (alopecia vs greasy dorsal stripe)
  • deep skin scraping
  • trichoscopy
  • acetate tape
  • histopathology
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treatment for localized demodicosis

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benign neglect
OR
topical therapy (benzoyl peroxide, topical antiseptics)

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treatment for generalized demodicosis
1. isoxazolines (flea/tick medication) 2. topical +/- systemic antibiotics continue treatment for 1 month after 2 negative skin scrapings
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how to monitor treatment progress of demodicosis
repeat deep skin scrapings from same locations once monthly
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what is considered a negative skin scraping
NO mites present (not even dead mites)
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prognosis for demodicosis
good with owner compliance some may require lifelong therapy
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what species of demodex affect cats
D cati D gatoi
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D. cati
commensal found in hair follicles in cats
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D. gatoi
not commensal; found in stratum corneum
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signalment for feline demodex
D. cati: very sick cats D. gatoi: cats in warm, humid climates + multicat households
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clinical signs of feline demodicosis
D. cati: non-pruritic patchy/multifocal alopecia D. gatoi: mild to marked pruritus, alopecia from self trauma/overgrooming
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diagnostics for feline demodicosis
D. cati: deep skin scraping D. gatoi: superficial skin scraping, fecal float
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treatment for feline demodicosis
fluralaner (bravecto) topical
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what species of mite causes sarcoptic mange
sarcoptes scabiei
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how is sarcoptes transmitted
direct transmission from infected host (wild canids) or environment SHORT life cycle - 3 to 4 weeks
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pathogenesis of sarcoptes
adult females burrow tunnels and lay eggs in the stratum corneum causing a type I hypersensitivity reaction
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clinical signs of sarcoptic mange
- extremely severe pruritus - non to poorly responsive to corticosteroids - signs of self trauma (erythema, papules, alopecia, excoriations, scaling, crusts, lichenification)
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distribution of sarcoptes
ear margins, legs, elbows, hocks, ventrum
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diagnosis of sarcoptes
clinical signs (SEVERE pruritus) + pathognomonic distribution pinnal-pedal reflex superficial skin scrapings
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treatment for sarcoptes
isoxazolines rapid mite die off may cause hypersensitivity reaction - treat with prednisone x3-4 days
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cheyletiellosis
"walking dandruff" lives on the surface layer of skin, crawls around the hair and feeds on the skin
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what species of cheyletiella affects cats
C. blakei
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what species of cheyletiella affects dogs
C. yasguri
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is cheyletiella contagious between individuals of the same species
yes NOT transmitted between different species
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clinical signs of cheyletiella
multifocal to diffuse heavy scaling to crusting miliary dermatitis (cats) walking dandruff appearance mild to severe pruritus
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distribution of cheyletiella lesions
dorsal
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diagnosis of cheyletiella
history (no flea protection) clinical signs acetate tape superficial skin scrapings can monitor response to empiric treatment
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treatment of cheyletiella
isoxazolines

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