Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mite infestation in a cat and dog in Greece and Cyprus
By Giannoulopoulos, Giorgos D et al.·Published in Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)·2012·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First report of Neotrombicula autumnalis infestation in a cat and a dog from Corfu (Greece) and in a cat from Limassol (Cyprus).
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat in Corfu, Greece, along with another cat in Limassol, Cyprus, were found to have a skin mite infestation caused by Neotrombicula autumnalis. This mite can lead to skin problems and may carry other diseases. These cases are the first reported instances of this type of infestation in pets from these regions. To treat and prevent further issues, it's recommended that pet owners use effective parasiticides for their dogs and cats, especially those living in or traveling to areas where these mites are present.
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Abstract
Neotrombicula autumnalis is the most common species of the family Trombiculidae that parasitizes dogs, cats, and humans in Europe. Besides the skin lesions it may cause, this mite is a possible vector of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. Two cases of N. autumnalis infestation in a cat and a dog in the island of Corfu, Greece, and 1 case of infestation in a cat living in Limassol, Cyprus, are presented. To the best or our knowledge, these are the first cases of feline and canine trombiculosis reported in both countries, and their appearance in islands points out to the possibility of introduction through importation of infested dogs and cats. For this reason, parasiticides that are effective for both the treatment and prevention of trombiculosis should be recommended for all dogs and cats that live in areas where the parasite is present as well as for all traveling pets.
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