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Demodex cuniculi
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Phylum: Arthropoda.
- Class: Arachnida.
- Subclass: Acari.
- Order: Prostigmata.
- Family: Demodicidae.
- Genus: Demodex.
- Species: cuniculi.
Distribution
- It has been reported in the UK and North America, but it is probably found worldwide.
Significance
- A rare condition in rabbits.
- Low number of parasites living in the epidermis and hair follicles of rabbits.
- Presence likely not to be associated with clinical signs.
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Benato L (2019) Guide to skin diseases in rabbits. In Pract 41 (10), 488-497 VetMedResource.
- Bulliot C, Mentré V, Marignac G, Polack B & Chermette R (2013) A case of atypical psoroptic mange in a domestic rabbit. J Exotic Pet Med 22, 400-404 VetMedResource.
- White S D, Bordeau P J, Meredith A (2002) Dermatologic problems of rabbits. Semin Avian Exotic Pet Med 11 (3), 141-150 ScienceDirect.
- Harvey R G (1990) Demodex cuniculi in dwarf rabbits (Orytologus cuniculus). JSAP 31 (4), 204-207 Wiley Online Library.
Other sources of information
- Meredith A (2014) Dermatoses. In: BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine & Surgery. Eds: Meredith A & Lord B. BSAVA, UK. pp 255-263.
- Hess & Tater (2012) Chapter 18 Dermatologic Diseases. In: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery. 3rd edn. Eds: Quesenberry K E & Carpenter J W. Elsevier, USA. pp 232-244.
- Bowmann D D (2008) Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians. Saunders Elsevier, USA.
- Paterson S (2006) Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets. Blackwell Publishing, USA.
- Harcourt-Brown F (2002) Skin Diseases. In: Textbook of Veterinary Medicine. Butterworth-Heinemann, UK. pp 244.
- Scarff D H (2000) Dermatoses. In: Manual of Rabbit Medicine & Surgery. Ed: Flecknell P. BSAVA, UK.
- Harkness J E & Wagner J E (1995) The Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents. Williams & Wilkins, USA.