Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vascular invasion and spread of demodex mites in a female American
By Woldemeskel, Moges & Hawkins, Ian·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2017·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First report of vascular invasion of demodex mites with thrombi and dissemination to visceral lymph nodes in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An adult female American Bulldog with severe skin issues was diagnosed with a serious form of demodex mites infection, which is often seen in dogs with weakened immune systems. In this case, the mites invaded blood vessels and spread to lymph nodes, which is unusual for this condition. This type of infection can be life-threatening if not treated properly. The findings suggest that untreated cases of generalized demodecosis can lead to more severe complications. It's important for pet owners to seek veterinary care if they notice persistent skin problems in their dogs.
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Abstract
An adult-onset generalized canine demodecosis is a life threatening form of demodecosis often seen in immunocompromised dogs. A generalized, adult-onset canine demodecosis with an unusual vascular invasion, thrombi and dissemination to peripheral, and visceral lymph nodes was diagnosed in an adult, female, American Bulldog of unknown age. Organized thrombi with intralesional mites were observed in multiple lymphatic vessels and in a section of blood vessel. Vascular invasion of mites with dissemination of mites into visceral lymph nodes, is an unusual findings not previously recorded in canine generalized demodecosis. Dissemination of mites to visceral lymph nodes through vascular channels may be part of the pathogenesis of chronic, untreated, and disseminated, adult-onset generalized canine demodecosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28288772/