Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with skin rash caused by Leporacarus gibbus mites
By Dumitrache, Mirabela Oana et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2021·Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First case report of dermatitis associated with Leporacarus gibbus in cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 14-month-old cat was brought in for severe itching and skin irritation, which was later linked to a mite called Leporacarus gibbus, typically found in rabbits. This is the first known case of this particular mite causing skin problems in cats. The veterinarian identified the mites through a skin brushing and microscopic examination. While the cat's specific treatment wasn't detailed, recognizing the mite as a potential cause of skin issues can help guide future care.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Leporacarus gibbus is a highly specific acarian parasitizing in rabbits, with a proven zoonotic potential. While the majority of cases of L. gibbus infestation are asymptomatic, several cases of pruritic cutaneous condition in both laboratory and pet rabbits were reported. Up to date, L. gibbus has not been linked with clinical signs in any other species than rabbits and humans. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report described the clinical case of a 14-month-old cat with a dermatitis linked to L. gibbus. Mites specimens were collected by brushing, followed by light microscopy examination and species identification. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of L. gibbus-related dermatitis in cat. CONCLUSIONS: L. gibbus infestation should be considered as a possible differential diagnosis of pruritic skin conditions in cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33407465/