Cheyletiella
Cheyletiella | |
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Cheyletiella yasguri (?) from a dog | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Actinedida
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Family: | Cheyletidae |
Genus: | Cheyletiella G. Canestrini, 1886 |
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Cheyletiella is a genus of mites that live on the skin surface of dogs,[2] cats,[3] and rabbits.[4]
The adult mites are about 0.385 millimeters long, have eight legs with combs instead of claws, and have palpi that end in prominent hooks.[5] They do not burrow into the skin, but live in the keratin level. Their entire 21-day life cycle is on one host. They cannot survive off the host for more than 10 days.[6]
Cheyletiellosis
Cheyletiellosis (also known as Cheyletiella dermatitis),"[7] is a mild dermatitis caused by mites of the genus Cheyletiella. It is also known as walking dandruff due to skin scales being carried by the mites.
Cheyletiellosis is seen more commonly in areas where fleas are less prevalent, because of the decreased use of flea products that are also efficacious for the treatment of this mite.[8]
Cheyletiellosis is highly contagious. Transmission is by direct contact with an affected animal.[8]
Presentation
Symptoms in animals vary from no signs to intense itching, scales on the skin, and hair loss. The lesions are usually on the
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is by finding the mites or eggs microscopically in a skin scraping, combing, or on acetate tape applied to the skin.[8]
Treatment
The most common treatment in animals is weekly use of some form of topical pesticide appropriate for the affected animal, often an antiflea product. Fipronil works well, especially in cats.[9] Cats can also be treated with a lime sulfur insecticide dip or a shampoo with non-pyrethrin insecticide for two weeks beyond the conclusion of symptoms.[10]
In unresponsive cases, ivermectin is used.[6] Selamectin is also recommended for treatment.[11] None of these products are approved for treatment of cheyletiellosis.[12] Other pets in the same household should also be treated, and the house or kennel must be treated with an environmental flea spray.[13]
Species
- Felis catus), USA (Washington DC)
- Oryctolagus cuniculus),[6]France
- Romerolagus diazi, USA (New York)
- Cheyletiella strandtmanni Smiley, 1970 — infests hares (Lepus spp.), Taiwan
- Cheyletiella yasguri Smiley, 1965 — infests dogs
C. yasguri and C. blakei can transiently affect humans.[5]
See also
References
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- ^ a b Mueller, Ralf S. (2005). "Superficial mites in small animal dermatology" (PDF). Proceedings of the 50° Congresso Nazionale Multisala SCIVAC. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
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- ^ a b c d "Diagnosing and treating cheyletiellosis". veterinary-practice.com. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
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- ^ Eldredge, Debra M. (2008). Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook. Howell Book House. p. 142.
- ^ Ihrke, Peter J. (2006). "New Approaches to Common Canine Ectoparasites" (PDF). Proceedings of the 31st World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
- ^ "Mange in Dogs and Cats". The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2006. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
- ^ Jeromin, Alice (August 2006). "Cheyletiella: The under-diagnosed mite". DVM: 8S–9S.