Feline Demodicosis Case Report-First Molecular Characterization of Demodex Mites in Romania.

ABSTRACT: Cat demodicosis is uncommon to rare, and is caused by Demodex cati, Demodex gatoi and another unnamed species. The investigated patient was a mix-breed, 10-year-old feline with no dermatological history. Alopecia, erythema, minor erosions and ulcerations and crusts, associated with pruritus and self-trauma, were observed on the head. Dark, agglutinated cerumen was also present in the external ear canal. The agent causing the skin condition in the feline patient was identified as being a Demodex genus mite, based on the specific, morphological characteristics noticed upon the microscopic examination of deep skin scrapes. Biological samples were collected from the patient with to perform a PCR assay for clear species-determination and morphological assessment. PCR amplif

SUBMITTER: Ilie MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8622192 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature