Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ear mite infection rates in kittens under 6 months in Thessaloniki
By Lefkaditis, M A et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2009·University of Thessaly·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence and intensity of Otodectes cynotis in kittens from Thessaloniki area, Greece.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of kittens aged 0 to 6 months were examined for ear mites, specifically Otodectes cynotis, during their first vet visit. Out of 214 kittens, 30 were found to have an ear mite infection, with older kittens (3 to 6 months) being more likely to be affected than younger ones. The number of mites varied widely among the infected kittens, with an average of about 36 mites per kitten. Treatment typically involves cleaning the ears and may include medication to eliminate the mites. Most kittens can recover well with proper care.
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Abstract
From May 2007 to May 2008 we have examined by otoscopy a total number of 214 cats, aged between 0 and 6 months, brought in for their first veterinary examination to a private veterinary clinic. All cats were of urban origin. In all positive cats we performed a washing of the ear using warm paraffin oil in order to determine intensity of infection. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test. A total number of 30 cats were found to be infected with Otodectes cynotis (prevalence 14.02%). Prevalence of infection was significantly (p<0.05) higher in cats aged between 3 and 6 months (17.58%) than in cats aged below 3 months (11.38). Intensity of infection ranged between 7 and 85 (mean intensity 35.60) mites per infected cat. The same age group of cats between 3 and 6 months had significantly (p<0.05) higher mean intensity (47.19) compared to cats aged under 3 months (22.36). No statistical significance was found between males and females for neither prevalence nor intensity. Differences and similarities with other studies are discussed.
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