Notoedres cati (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the common name?
A
Notoedric Cat Mite
2
Q
What are the hosts?
A
Cats
Humans
3
Q
How do you identify?
A
Up to 240 micro m
No spines
Resembles Sarcoptes
Smaller
Female - 225 micro m
Male - 150 micro m
4
Q
Explain the life cycle
A
PPP: 6-10 days
5
Q
What are the sites of infection?
A
Around head and neck
6
Q
Describe the Pathogenesis
A
Females found in aggregations
Highly contagious mite
Dry, encrusted, scaly lesions on edges of ears/on face
Skin - thickened appearance
Pruritis intense
7
Q
How do you diagnose?
A
Skin scraping
8
Q
How do you treat?
A
Treatment of pet will usually cure humans
Selamectin, ivermectin, fipronil - effective
9
Q
What is important about Notoedres cati?
A
It is ZOONOTIC!
Similar in behavior and Pathogenesis to Sarcoptes
More restricted host range
