Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin changes and inflammation in dogs with sarcoptic mange mites
By Morris, D O & Dunstan, R W·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A histomorphological study of sarcoptic acariasis in the dog: 19 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, a skin condition caused by tiny mites that can lead to severe itching and skin irritation. The diagnosis was confirmed by examining skin samples under a microscope to find the mites. The study found that the inflammation caused by these mites could vary in severity, but there were no specific signs that could reliably indicate an infestation without seeing the mites themselves. Treatment typically involves medicated shampoos or topical treatments to eliminate the mites and soothe the skin.
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Abstract
Nineteen cases of canine sarcoptic acariasis (Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis) were diagnosed histologically by identifying sarcoptic mites present in the stratum corneum. The inflammatory responses to these mites could be staged as early, fully developed, or late lesions. No histomorphological features were identified that could serve as reliable markers of infestation in the absence of a sectioned mite.
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