Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neurologic signs in 4 dogs linked to mite infestation
By Santifort, Koen M & Reijmerink, Hannah A·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2025·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Trombiculiasis in 4 Dogs with Neurologic Signs, the Netherlands, 2024.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs in the Netherlands showed sudden signs of neurological problems, which led to a diagnosis of trombiculiasis caused by a mite infestation. The affected dogs exhibited symptoms that could include disorientation or unusual behavior. Veterinarians identified the Neotrombicula autumnalis mites as the cause and treated the dogs accordingly. It's important for pet owners to be aware that these mites can lead to serious health issues if not addressed promptly.
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Abstract
Sporadic cases of trombiculiasis have been reported as causing neurologic signs in dogs. We report a cluster of trombiculiasis cases (outbreak) in the province of Noord-Holland, the Netherlands, associated with Neotrombicula autumnalis mite infestation. Veterinarians should consider N. autumnalis infestation in differential diagnoses for acute onset neurologic signs in dogs.
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