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Spilopsyllus cuniculi
Synonym(s): European rabbit flea, S. cuniculi
Introduction
Distribution
- Cats and dogs in suburban and rural areas. Normal parasite of rabbits and hares. Acquired by cats, dogs, foxes from rabbit burrows.
Significance
- Attaches to feed on the ears of a dog or cat and causes crusts and papules, particularly around the edges of the ear.
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Diagnosis
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Studdert V P & Arundel J H (1988) Dermatitis of the pinnae of cats in Australia associated with the European rabbit flea (Spilopsyllus cuniculi). Vet Record 123 (24), 624-625 PubMed.
- Rothschild M & Ford B (1966) Hormones of the vertebrate host controlling ovarian regression and copulation of the rabbit flea. Nature 211 (5046), 261-266 PubMed.