Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ectoparasite infestations in dogs in Tehran including ticks and fleas
By Jamshidi, Shahram et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2012·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A survey of ectoparasite infestation in dogs in Tehran, Iran.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 143 dogs in Tehran, Iran, were examined for skin problems caused by parasites. The most common issues were ticks, fleas, mites, and lice, with ticks being the most frequent, especially in spring and summer. Many dogs showed signs of itching, which is often linked to mite and lice infestations. The study found that larger and younger dogs were more likely to have these ectoparasites. Treatment for these infestations typically involves medications to eliminate the parasites and relieve itching, leading to improved skin health for the affected dogs.
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Abstract
This survey was conducted to identify and estimate the frequencies of ectoparasites of dogs in Tehran, Iran. A total of 143 dogs attended at the Small Animal Hospital of the Veterinary School, the University of Tehran, were examined for the presence of ectoparasites and dermatological lesions. Ectoparasite specimens and blood samples were sent to parasitology and hematology laboratories, respectively. Ticks were the most frequent ectoparasite (36.4%, 52/143), followed by fleas (29.4%, 42/143), mites (25.9%, 37/143), and lice (8.4%, 12/143). Mixed infestations with two or more ectoparasites were detected in eight dogs. Rhipicephalus bursa was the most frequent ectoparasite in spring and summer. Ectoparasitic infestations were recorded mainly in large breeds and juvenile animals. Eosinophilia was more observed in dogs infested with Sarcoptes scabiei. The most common clinical sign, skin pruritus, was associated with mite and lice infestations. These results indicate that the tick R. bursa was the most prominent species of ectoparasite found in the evaluated group, followed by Ctenocephalides canis and S. scabiei var canis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23070452/