Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prevalence of fur mites in pet rabbits in South Korea.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Kim, Sang-Hun et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · South Korea
- Species:
- rabbit
Abstract
The prevalence of fur mites, Cheyletiella parasitovorax and Leporacarus gibbus, in pet rabbits in South Korea was investigated by a diagnostic evaluation of skin surface tape strips and hair coat combings. C. parasitovorax was found in 80 of 140 rabbits (57.1%) and L. gibbus in six of 140 rabbits (4.3%). Clinical signs of pruritus and scaling were observed in 17 of 80 and 76 of 80 infested rabbits, respectively.
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