Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mite infestation causing itchy red bumps in pets and people
By Cohen, S R·Published in Archives of dermatology·1980·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cheyletiella dermatitis. A mite infestation of rabbit, cat, dog, and man.
Plain-English summary
A dog and two cats were brought in for intense itching and red bumps on their chests, abdomens, and thighs. The pets were found to have a mite infestation called Cheyletiella dermatitis, which can also affect humans. After treating the pets, their symptoms completely went away, and the human family members also saw their skin issues resolve. This case highlights the importance of treating pets for mites to prevent skin problems in people too.
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Abstract
Two patients with recurrent, intensely pruritic, grouped red papules on the chest, abdomen, and thighs were examined and found to have Cheyletiella dermatitis. Cheyletiella, a nonburrowing species of mite, was isolated from fur brushings of the household pets, including one dog and two cats. Treatment of the affected pets resulted in complete resolution of symptoms and signs in both animals and patients. This appears to be the third instance of human Cheyletiella dermatitis recorded in North America.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7369774/