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Sarcoptes scabiei
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Phylum: Arthropoda.
- Class: Arachnida.
- Order: Sarcoptiformes.
- Family: Sarcoptidae.
- Genus: Sarcoptes.
- Species: Scabiei.
Etymology
- Mites of the genus Sarcoptes are often considered to be one species, S. scabiei, but may be further identified in the literature by a name corresponding to the host species, for example, S. scabiei var. cuniculi, which has occasionally been reported in rabbits.
Distribution
- World-wide distribution
- S. scabiei is frequent in tropical countries.
- Lesions are commonly observed on the head, neck and trunk of the body.
Significance
- Causes skin disease Sarcoptic mange Dermatology: parasitic disease - overview; may be zoonotic.
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Farmaki R, Koutinas A F, Papazahariadou M G et al (2009) Effectiveness of a selamectin spot-on formulation in rabbits with sarcoptic mange. Vet Rec 164 (14), 431-432 PubMed.
- Kurtdede A, Karaer Z, Acar A et al (2007) Use of selamectin for the treatment of psoroptic and sarcoptic mite infestation in rabbits. Vet Dermatol 18 (1), 18-22 PubMed.
- Radi Z A (2004) Outbreak of sarcoptic mange and malassezias in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Comp Med 54 (4), 434-437 PubMed.
- Arlain L G & Vyszenski-Moher D L (1998) Life cycle of Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis. J Parasitol 74 (3), 427–430 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Nowland M H, Brammer D W, Garcia A & Rush H G (2015) Biology and Diseases of Rabbits. Laboratory Animal Medicine. 3rd edn. Academic Press, 411-461.
- Graham J &Vella D (2013) Ectoparasites. In: Clinical Veterinary Advisor Birds and Exotic Pets. Eds: Mayer J and Donnelly T M. Elsevier, USA. pp 366-367.
- Baker A S (1999) Mites and Ticks of Domestic Animals - An Identification Guide and Information Source. The Stationery Office, UK.
- Hofing U R & Kraus A L (1994) Arthropod and Helminth Parasites. In: The biology of the laboratory rabbit. 2nd edn. Eds: Manning P J, Ringer D H & Newcomer C E. Academic Press Inc USA. pp 231-257.