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How common is demodicosis in dogs and what raises the risk
By Shchelkanov, M Y et al.·Published in Tropical biomedicine·2020·Far Eastern Federal University·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The prevalence and risk factors of canine demodicosis: A retrospective long-term study of 409 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that dogs with skin problems, specifically those showing signs of demodicosis (a skin condition caused by Demodex mites), were more likely to be older than three years or puppies. Certain breeds, like the American Staffordshire Terrier and Moscow Watchdog, were also more prone to this condition. Additionally, having intestinal parasites seemed to increase the risk of developing demodicosis. If your dog has skin lesions, it’s important to consult your vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment options, which may include medications to eliminate the mites and address any underlying issues.
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Abstract
Canine demodicosis is a common skin disorder with multiple risk factors, including age and breed predisposition. There is relatively limited information about the risk factors for canine demodicosis in large canine populations. This retrospective case-control study was conducted by searching the electronic records of dogs with skin lesions for the presence of Demodex mites in skin scrapings. Diagnosis of demodicosis was based on the presence of skin lesions and mites in skin scrapings. Multivariate analysis was conducted using logistic regression analysis to estimate the relative risk and odds ratio of variables hypothesized to influence the risk of canine demodicosis, such as age, sex, breed, season, and parasitic infection. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed a positive correlation between the dogs' age and demodicosis. Dogs older than three years, as well as puppies, had a high risk of demodicosis (P0.05). Breeds with the greatest association (odds ratio) with demodicosis included the American Staffordshire Terrier (OR=0.9) and Moscow Watchdog (OR=0.2). The presence of intestinal parasites, such as Diphyllobothrium latum, was significantly associated with demodicosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33612790/