Knemidocoptic mange in wild golden eagles, California, USA.

ABSTRACT: During 2012-2013 in California, USA, 3 wild golden eagles were found with severe skin disease; 2 died. The cause was a rare mite, most closely related to Knemidocoptes derooi mites. Cautionary monitoring of eagle populations, habitats, and diseases is warranted.

SUBMITTER: Mete A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4193178 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature