Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with itchy crusted skin rash caused by Straelensia cynotis mite
By Seixas, Fernanda et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2006·Laborató·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermatitis in a dog induced by Straelensia cynotis: a case report and review of the literature.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for severe itching and skin problems on its back, which were found to be caused by a type of mite called Straelensia cynotis. The vet tried treating the dog with ivermectin (a medication for parasites) and antibiotics, but unfortunately, the dog's condition did not improve significantly. This case is notable as it is one of the first reports of this specific skin issue in Portugal and only the second in Europe.
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Abstract
This case report describes a highly pruritic, papular and crusted dermatitis affecting the dorsum of a dog and microscopically diagnosed as dermatitis induced by Straelensia cynotis. Histologically, each papule was characterized by a dilated hair follicle with marked pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, perifollicular mucinosis and an abundant mononuclear infiltration by plasma and mast cells. Each dilated follicle contained a larval mite. A therapy including systemic ivermectins and oral antibiotic therapy was initiated, but the clinical response was poor. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of straelensiosis in Portugal, and the second in Europe.
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