Demodex cati and Demodex spp

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Contributors Ms Maggie Fisher BVetMed CBiol MIBiol DipEVPC MRCVS
Dr Susan Dawson BVMS PhD MRCVS
Dr Stephen Barr BVSc MVS PhD DipACVIM
Synonyms D. cati, D. spp

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Family: Demodicidae .
  • Genus: Demodex .

Distribution

  • Considered rare but little information available. Reports seem to be on the increase.

Significance

  • Produces localized (on ears and face) or generalized (multifocal on body) demodicosis in cats of any age.
  • Generalized infection usually associated with another concurrent infection.

Sources

Publications

  • Chesney C J (1989)Demodicosis in the cat.JSAP30689-695. (Review.)
  • Foley R H (1995)Feline demodicosis.Compendium of Continuing Education for the Veterinarian.17481-486. (Review.)
  • Ackerman L (1984)Demodicosis in cats.Mod Vet Pract65(10) 751-752.

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