Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of chigger mites on a cat in Brazil
By Cousandier, G et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2021·Clí, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First record of Eutrombicula tinami (Oudemans, 1910) (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae) parasitizing a cat in Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat in Brazil was found to have chigger mites, which are tiny parasites that can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. This is the first time chiggers have been reported as parasites on cats in Brazil, specifically in the Rio Grande do Sul state. If your cat shows signs of skin irritation or discomfort, it's important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options to relieve any itching or inflammation caused by these mites.
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Abstract
Chigger mites are ectoparasites of terrestrial tetrapods and can cause dermatitis in the host, known as trombiculiasis. In Brazil, there are 73 species of chiggers; however, cats never have recorded as a host in this country. Here, we report the first record of chiggers parasitizing a domestic cat in Brazil; and a new locality for Eutrombicula tinami (Oudemans 1910) in the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33191447/