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Ectoparasitic species from Felis catus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil doi: 10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n4p43
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010Co-Authors: Débora Rochelly Alves Ferreira, Leucio Câmara Alves, Maria Aparecida Da Gloria FaustinoAbstract:The goal of this research was to analyze the ectoparasitic species from domestic cats in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil. A total of 432 cats of various breeds and ages, of both genders, were included. All animals were submitted to physical and parasitological examination through skin inspection and an otoscopic exam was realized. Parasites were collected in vials containing 70% alcohol for subsequent mounting and identifi Cation according to specifi c keys. The results showed that 62.7% (271/432) of animals were parasitized by one or more species. The ectoparasitic species observed were Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1.6%). The results showed that ectoparasites are a common and important skin disease in cats, and variables such breed, age, and sex did not show any infl uence on parasitism
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Ectoparasitic species from Felis catus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010Co-Authors: Débora Rochelly Alves Ferreira, Leucio Câmara Alves, Maria Aparecida Da Gloria FaustinoAbstract:The goal of this research was to analyze the ectoparasitic species from domestic cats in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil. A total of 432 cats of various breeds and ages, of both genders, were included. All animals were submitted to physical and parasitological examination through skin inspection and an otoscopic exam was realized. Parasites were collected in vials containing 70% alcohol for subsequent mounting and identifi Cation according to specific keys. The results showed that 62.7% (271/432) of animals were parasitized by one or more species. The ectoparasitic species observed were Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1.6%). The results showed that ectoparasites are a common and important skin disease in cats, and variables such breed, age, and sex did not show any influence on parasitism
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Situação clínico epidemiológica da infestação por ectoparasitos em felinos domésticos procedentes da cidade de João Pessoa PB.
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, 2006Co-Authors: Débora Rochelly Alves FerreiraAbstract:Objetivou-se com este estudo analisar a situação clínico-epidemiológica da infestação por ectoparasitos em felinos domésticos procedentes da cidade de João Pessoa PB. Foram examinados para presença de ectoparasitos 432 felinos sem distinção de raça, sexo e com idades variadas, sendo 265 felinos domiciliados provenientes da rotina ambulatorial de Clínicas Veterinárias, Criadouros Comerciais e coleta em domicílio, no período de agosto de 2005 a Julho de 2006 e 167 felinos não domiciliados pertencentes ao Centro de Controle de Zoonoses do município de João Pessoa PB (CCZ/JP), cujas coletas ocorreram a partir de outubro de 2005 a Julho de 2006. Para a análise foi utilizado o software SAS (Statistical Analysis System), aplicando-se técnicas de estatística descritiva e inferencial, ao nível de significância de 5% estatística. Considerando-se a amostratotal foram positivos para infestação por ectoparasitos 271 animais, sendo a freqüência de 62,7% na amostra estudada, constituindo-se o presente estudo na primeira contribuição para o conhecimento da ectoparasitofauna de felinos domésticos na cidade de João Pessoa PB. Foram identificadas seis espécies de ectoparasitos nos felinos domiciliados e não domiciliados, detectando-se infestação por um ou mais parasitos. A espécie de ectoparasito mais freqüente foi Ctenocephalides felis (27,3%), seguido por Lynxacarus radovskyi (26,2%), Otodectes cynotis (17,4%), Felicola subrostratus (9,7%), Notoedres Cati (2,1%) e Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1,6%). Observou-se associação entre a infestação por ectoparasitos e a domiciliação ou não dos animais, obtendo-se, para os animaisdomiciliados percentual signifiCativamente inferior ao obtido para os não domiciliados. A única espécie de pulga encontrada foi Ctenocephades felis. Não foi constatada diferença signifiCativa entre presença de pulgas e os parâmetros sexo,idade, raça, cor da pelagem, tamanho da pelagem e cor da pelagem. Os sinais clínicos mais expressivos em infestações por pulgas foram pêlo sem brilho 33,1% (39/118), alopecia 23,7% (28/118), pêlo eriçado 16,9% (20/118) e prurido 13,6% (16/118). Avaliando-se a condição nutricional foi observada maior positividade de infestação por pulgas em animais que apresentavam a condição subalimentado, sendo estatisticamente signifiCativa quando se comparou a condição nutricional entre os grupos estudados. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que as ectoparasitoses constituem-se em importantes entidades nosológicas em felinos domésticos da cidade de João Pessoa - PB causadas principalmente porCtenocephalides felis e Lynxacarus radovskyi tendo como fatores epidemiológicos de maior influência a domiciliação e o estado nutricional dos animais.The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical-epidemiological situation of the infestation by ectoparasites in domestic felines from João Pessoa city, in the state of Paraiba. Four-hundred and thirty two felines, with no distinction for breed or sex and with different ages, were examined for the presence of external parsites, being 265 domesticated felines from Veterinary Clinics ambulatory routine, Commercial Raising Establishments and domestic collection, in the time period from August 2005 to July 2006; and 167 non-domesticated felines from the Zoonosis Control Center of João Pessoa city (CCZ/JP), that were collected in the time period from October 2005 to July 2006. For the analysis the SAS (StatisticalAnalysis System) software was used, inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were applied, to the significance level of 5% statistics. Considering the total sample, 271 animals were positive for external parasites infestation, being 62.7% the frequency in the studied sample, thus constituting the present study the first contribution to the knowledge of domesticated felines external parasites in the city of João Pessoa PB. Six species of external parasites were identified on the domesticated and non-domesticated felines, with detected infestation by one or more parasites. The most frequent external parasite species was Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), followed by Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalussanguineus (1.6%). An association between the infestation by external parasites and domestiCation, or non-domestiCation, of the animals was observed, with the existence of a significantly inferior percentage for domesticated animals in comparison to the one obtained for the non-domesticated. The only species of flea found was Ctenocephades felis. No signifiCative difference between the presence offleas and the sex, age, breed, fur color, and fur size parameters was found. The most expressive clinical signs of infestation by fleas were not shiny fur 33.1% (39/118), alopecia 23.7% (28/118), stiff fur 16.9% (20/118) and itching 13.6% (16/118). By evaluating the nutritional condition, greater flea infestation positiveness was observed in animals that were underfed, that condition was statistically significant when the nutritional condition between the studied groups was compared. The obtained results allow us to conclude that the ectoparasitosis constitute important nosological entities in domesticated felines of João Pessoa city, in the state of Paraiba, caused mainly by Ctenocephalides felis and Lynxacarus radovskyi, being the domestiCation and the nutritional state of the animals the most influent epidemiological factors
Janet E Foley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A synthetic review of Notoedres species mites and mange.
Parasitology, 2016Co-Authors: Janet E Foley, Seth P D Riley, Nicole Stephenson, Colin W. Foley, Megan K. Jennings, Greta M. Wengert, Winston Vickers, Erin E. Boydston, Lisa L. LyrenAbstract:Notoedric mange, caused by obligately parasitic sarcoptiform Notoedres mites, is associated with potentially fatal dermatitis with secondary systemic disease in small mammals, felids and procyonids among others, as well as an occasional zoonosis. We describe clinical spectra in non-chiropteran hosts, review risk factors and summarize ecological and epidemiological studies. The genus is disproportionately represented on rodents. Disease in felids and procyonids ranges from very mild to death. Knowledge of the geographical distribution of the mites is highly inadequate, with focal hot spots known for Notoedres Cati in domestic cats and bobcats. Predisposing genetic and immunological factors are not known, except that co-infection with other parasites and anticoagulant rodenticide toxicoses may contribute to severe disease. Treatment of individual animals is typically successful with macrocytic lactones such as selamectin, but herd or wildlife population treatment has not been undertaken. Transmission requires close contact and typically is within a host species. Notoedric mange can kill half all individuals in a population and regulate host population below non-diseased density for decades, consistent with frequency-dependent transmission or spillover from other hosts. Epidemics are increasingly identified in various hosts, suggesting global change in suitable environmental conditions or increased reporting bias.
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development and validation of a fecal pcr assay for Notoedres Cati and appliCation to notoedric mange cases in bobcats lynx rufus in northern california usa
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2013Co-Authors: Nicole Stephenson, Laurel E K Serieys, Joy S Worth, Janet E FoleyAbstract:Notoedric mange in felids is a devastating disease caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to the mite Notoedres Cati. The burrowing of the mite causes intense pruritis resulting in self-mutilation, secondary bacterial infection, and often death of affected felids if left untreated. Our understanding of how notoedric mange is maintained in felid populations, and the true geographic extent of infestations, has been hampered because wild felids are elusive and, thus, traditional diagnostic methods are difficult to implement. To create a noninvasive diagnostic test, we developed and validated a novel PCR assay to detect N. Cati DNA in fecal samples of bobcats (Lynx rufus) and used this assay to investigate a recent outbreak of mange in northern California, United States. Although the fecal PCR assay was 100% specific and could detect as few as 1.9 mites/200 μg of feces, it had a moderate sensitivity of 52.6%, potentially due to intermittent shedding of mites in feces or fecal PCR inhibitors. In a field investigation, 12% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.06, 0.23) of fecal samples (n=65) collected from Rancho San Antonia County Park and Open Space Preserve in Santa Clara County, California were PCR-positive for N. Cati. When this estimate was adjusted for test sensitivity, the corrected proportion for fecal samples containing N. Cati was 23% (95% CI: 0.14, 0.36), suggesting widespread mange in this area. This novel PCR assay will be an important tool to assess the distribution and spread of notoedric mange in bobcats and could be validated to test other wild felids such as mountain lions (Puma concolor). The assay could also be used to detect notoedric mange in domestic cats (Felis catus), particularly feral cats, which may also suffer from mange and could represent an important contributor to mange in periurban bobcat populations.
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A FECAL PCR ASSAY FOR Notoedres Cati AND APPLICatiON TO NOTOEDRIC MANGE CASES IN BOBCATS (LYNX RUFUS) IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA
Journal of wildlife diseases, 2013Co-Authors: Nicole Stephenson, Laurel E K Serieys, S. Joy Worth, Janet E FoleyAbstract:Notoedric mange in felids is a devastating disease caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to the mite Notoedres Cati. The burrowing of the mite causes intense pruritis resulting in self-mutilation, secondary bacterial infection, and often death of affected felids if left untreated. Our understanding of how notoedric mange is maintained in felid populations, and the true geographic extent of infestations, has been hampered because wild felids are elusive and, thus, traditional diagnostic methods are difficult to implement. To create a noninvasive diagnostic test, we developed and validated a novel PCR assay to detect N. Cati DNA in fecal samples of bobcats (Lynx rufus) and used this assay to investigate a recent outbreak of mange in northern California, United States. Although the fecal PCR assay was 100% specific and could detect as few as 1.9 mites/200 μg of feces, it had a moderate sensitivity of 52.6%, potentially due to intermittent shedding of mites in feces or fecal PCR inhibitors. In a field investi...
Ferreira, Débora Rochelly Alves - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ectoparasitic species from Felis catus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil doi: 10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n4p43
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010Co-Authors: Ferreira, Débora Rochelly Alves, Alves, Leucio Câmara, Faustino, Maria Aparecida Da GloriaAbstract:http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n4p43Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa analisar as espécies de ectoparasitos em gatos domésticos da cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil. Um total de 432 felinos de raças e idades variadas, ambos os sexos, foram estudados. Todos os animais foram submetidos a exame físico, parasitológico, inspeção da pele e exame otoscópico. Os parasitos foram acondicionados em frascos com álcool 70% para posterior montagem e identificação segundo chave específica. Os resultados mostraram 62,7% (271/432) dos animais estavam parasitados por um ou mais espécies de parasitos. As espécies de ectoparasitos foram Ctenocephalides felis (27,3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26,2%), Otodectes cynotis (17,4%), Felicola subrostratus (9,7%), Notoedres Cati (2,1%) e Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1,6%). Os resultados mostram que ectoparasitos são comuns e causa importante de doença de pele em gatos e variáveis como raças, idade e sexo não mostram importância no parasitismo.The goal of this research was to analyze the ectoparasitic species from domestic cats in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil. A total of 432 cats of various breeds and ages, of both genders, were included. All animals were submitted to physical and parasitological examination through skin inspection and an otoscopic exam wasrealized. Parasites were collected in vials containing 70% alcohol for subsequent mounting and identifi Cationaccording to specifi c keys. The results showed that 62.7% (271/432) of animals were parasitized by one or more species. The ectoparasitic species observed were Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1.6%). The results showed that ectoparasites are a common and important skin disease in cats, and variables such breed, age, and sex did not show any infl uence on parasitism
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Situação clínico – epidemiológica da infestação por ectoparasitos em felinos domésticos procedentes da cidade de João Pessoa – PB
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Veterinária, 2007Co-Authors: Ferreira, Débora Rochelly AlvesAbstract:Objetivou-se com este estudo analisar a situação clínico-epidemiológica da infestação por ectoparasitos em felinos domésticos procedentes da cidade de João Pessoa – PB. Foram examinados para presença de ectoparasitos 432 felinos sem distinção de raça, sexo e com idades variadas, sendo 265 felinos domiciliados provenientes da rotina ambulatorial de Clínicas Veterinárias, Criadouros Comerciais e coleta em domicílio, no período de agosto de 2005 a Julho de 2006 e 167 felinos não domiciliados pertencentes ao Centro de Controle de Zoonoses do município de João Pessoa – PB (CCZ/JP), cujas coletas ocorreram a partir de outubro de 2005 a Julho de 2006. Para a análise foi utilizado o “software” SAS (Statistical Analysis System), aplicando-se técnicas de estatística descritiva e inferencial, ao nível de significância de 5% estatística. Considerando-se a amostratotal foram positivos para infestação por ectoparasitos 271 animais, sendo a freqüência de 62,7% na amostra estudada, constituindo-se o presente estudo na primeira contribuição para o conhecimento da ectoparasitofauna de felinos domésticos na cidade de João Pessoa – PB. Foram identificadas seis espécies de ectoparasitos nos felinos domiciliados e não domiciliados, detectando-se infestação por um ou mais parasitos. A espécie de ectoparasito mais freqüente foi Ctenocephalides felis (27,3%), seguido por Lynxacarus radovskyi (26,2%), Otodectes cynotis (17,4%), Felicola subrostratus (9,7%), Notoedres Cati (2,1%) e Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1,6%). Observou-se associação entre a infestação por ectoparasitos e a domiciliação ou não dos animais, obtendo-se, para os animaisdomiciliados percentual signifiCativamente inferior ao obtido para os não domiciliados. A única espécie de pulga encontrada foi Ctenocephades felis. Não foi constatada diferença signifiCativa entre presença de pulgas e os parâmetros sexo,idade, raça, cor da pelagem, tamanho da pelagem e cor da pelagem. Os sinais clínicos mais expressivos em infestações por pulgas foram pêlo sem brilho 33,1% (39/118), alopecia 23,7% (28/118), pêlo eriçado 16,9% (20/118) e prurido 13,6% (16/118). Avaliando-se a condição nutricional foi observada maior positividade de infestação por pulgas em animais que apresentavam a condição subalimentado, sendo estatisticamente signifiCativa quando se comparou a condição nutricional entre os grupos estudados. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que as ectoparasitoses constituem-se em importantes entidades nosológicas em felinos domésticos da cidade de João Pessoa - PB causadas principalmente porCtenocephalides felis e Lynxacarus radovskyi tendo como fatores epidemiológicos de maior influência a domiciliação e o estado nutricional dos animais.The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical-epidemiological situation of the infestation by ectoparasites in domestic felines from João Pessoa city, in the state of Paraiba. Four-hundred and thirty two felines, with no distinction for breed or sex and with different ages, were examined for the presence of external parsites, being 265 domesticated felines from Veterinary Clinics ambulatory routine, Commercial Raising Establishments and domestic collection, in the time period from August 2005 to July 2006; and 167 non-domesticated felines from the Zoonosis Control Center of João Pessoa city (CCZ/JP), that were collected in the time period from October 2005 to July 2006. For the analysis the SAS (StatisticalAnalysis System) software was used, inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were applied, to the significance level of 5% statistics. Considering the total sample, 271 animals were positive for external parasites infestation, being 62.7% the frequency in the studied sample, thus constituting the present study the first contribution to the knowledge of domesticated felines external parasites in the city of João Pessoa – PB. Six species of external parasites were identified on the domesticated and non-domesticated felines, with detected infestation by one or more parasites. The most frequent external parasite species was Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), followed by Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalussanguineus (1.6%). An association between the infestation by external parasites and domestiCation, or non-domestiCation, of the animals was observed, with the existence of a significantly inferior percentage for domesticated animals in comparison to the one obtained for the non-domesticated. The only species of flea found was Ctenocephades felis. No signifiCative difference between the presence offleas and the sex, age, breed, fur color, and fur size parameters was found. The most expressive clinical signs of infestation by fleas were not shiny fur 33.1% (39/118), alopecia 23.7% (28/118), stiff fur 16.9% (20/118) and itching 13.6% (16/118). By evaluating the nutritional condition, greater flea infestation positiveness was observed in animals that were underfed, that condition was statistically significant when the nutritional condition between the studied groups was compared. The obtained results allow us to conclude that the ectoparasitosis constitute important nosological entities in domesticated felines of João Pessoa city, in the state of Paraiba, caused mainly by Ctenocephalides felis and Lynxacarus radovskyi, being the domestiCation and the nutritional state of the animals the most influent epidemiological factors
Lisbôa, Raquel Silva - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Diagnósticos envolvendo ectoparasitos em caninos e felinos em um laboratório veterinário de análises clínicas na cidade de Manaus, AM
2018Co-Authors: Simões, Antônia Eliene Da Silva, Fábio Silva De ,souza, Lisbôa, Raquel SilvaAbstract:The dermatopathies ectoparasitária origin of key importance in small animal veterinary clinic, because, besides the injury to the health of the animal, many of them have a zoonotic potential. The study objectives were to analyze events involving ectoparasites in animals to species, sex, age and race affected, diagnosed in a veterinary clinical laboratory. The data were obtained from reports of examinations of samples collected from animals treated at a veterinary care or the third seven years of clinical work. Species, breed, sex, age and also the parasites found: data relating to the characteristics of affected animals as were recorded. Of 1,668 tests, 233 were diagnostic of ectoparasites, and of these 96 were positive. Eight different ectoparasites such as Malassezia pachydermatis with 39.58 % (38/96) of occurring, Demodex canis and 31.25% (30/96), dermatophytes 8.33% (8/96), Otodectes cynotis 7 were diagnosed 29 % (7/96), Sarcoptes scabiei 6.25% (6 /96) Lynxacarus radovskyi 3.12% (3/96), Notoedres Cati 3.12% (3/96) and Cheyletiella sp. 1.04 % (1/96). Were more frequent in requests for samples from dogs, aged between one and five years old, female and mixed breed. Have the most affected breeds were Poodle, Dachshund, Pinscher and Yorkshire.As dermatopatias de origem ectoparasitária ganham grande importância na clínica veterinária de pequenos animais, pois, além do prejuízo causado à saúde do animal, muitas delas têm potencial zoonótico. Os objetivos do estudo foram analisar as ocorrências envolvendo ectoparasitos em animais segundo espécies, sexo, idade e raças atingidas, diagnosticadas em um laboratório veterinário de análises clínicas. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de laudos dos exames realizados de amostras coletadas de animais atendidos em uma clínica veterinária ou de atendimento a terceiros em sete anos de trabalho. Foram registrados dados referentes às características dos animais acometidos como: espécie, raça, sexo, idade e também os parasitos encontrados. De 1.668 exames realizados, 233 foram para diagnóstico de ectoparasitos, sendo que destes 96 foram positivos. Foram diagnosticadas oito diferentes ectoparasitos tais como Malassezia pachydermatis com 39,58% (38/96) de ocorrência, Demodex canis com 31,25% (30/96), fungos dermatófitos 8,33% (8/96), Otodectes cynotis 7,29% (7/96), Sarcoptes scabiei 6,25% (6/96), Lynxacarus radovskyi 3,12% (3/96), Notoedres Cati 3,12% (3/96) e Cheyletiella sp. 1,04% (1/96). Houve maior ocorrência em solicitações para amostras oriundas de caninos, com idade entre um e cinco anos, fêmeas e sem raça definida. Já as raças mais acometidas foram Poodle, Dachshund, Pinscher e Yorkshire.
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Diagnósticos envolvendo ectoparasitos em caninos e felinos em um laboratório veterinário de análises clínicas na cidade de Manaus, AM
'GN1 Genesis Network', 2018Co-Authors: Simões, Antônia Eliene Da Silva, Fábio Silva De ,souza, Lisbôa, Raquel SilvaAbstract:As dermatopatias de origem ectoparasitária ganham grande importância na clínica veterinária de pequenos animais, pois, além do prejuízo causado à saúde do animal, muitas delas têm potencial zoonótico. Os objetivos do estudo foram analisar as ocorrências envolvendo ectoparasitos em animais segundo espécies, sexo, idade e raças atingidas, diagnosticadas em um laboratório veterinário de análises clínicas. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de laudos dos exames realizados de amostras coletadas de animais atendidos em uma clínica veterinária ou de atendimento a terceiros em sete anos de trabalho. Foram registrados dados referentes às características dos animais acometidos como: espécie, raça, sexo, idade e também os parasitos encontrados. De 1.668 exames realizados, 233 foram para diagnóstico de ectoparasitos, sendo que destes 96 foram positivos. Foram diagnosticadas oito diferentes ectoparasitos tais como Malassezia pachydermatis com 39,58% (38/96) de ocorrência, Demodex canis com 31,25% (30/96), fungos dermatófitos 8,33% (8/96), Otodectes cynotis 7,29% (7/96), Sarcoptes scabiei 6,25% (6/96), Lynxacarus radovskyi 3,12% (3/96), Notoedres Cati 3,12% (3/96) e Cheyletiella sp. 1,04% (1/96). Houve maior ocorrência em solicitações para amostras oriundas de caninos, com idade entre um e cinco anos, fêmeas e sem raça definida. Já as raças mais acometidas foram Poodle, Dachshund, Pinscher e Yorkshire.
Maria Aparecida Da Gloria Faustino - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ectoparasitic species from Felis catus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil doi: 10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n4p43
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010Co-Authors: Débora Rochelly Alves Ferreira, Leucio Câmara Alves, Maria Aparecida Da Gloria FaustinoAbstract:The goal of this research was to analyze the ectoparasitic species from domestic cats in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil. A total of 432 cats of various breeds and ages, of both genders, were included. All animals were submitted to physical and parasitological examination through skin inspection and an otoscopic exam was realized. Parasites were collected in vials containing 70% alcohol for subsequent mounting and identifi Cation according to specifi c keys. The results showed that 62.7% (271/432) of animals were parasitized by one or more species. The ectoparasitic species observed were Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1.6%). The results showed that ectoparasites are a common and important skin disease in cats, and variables such breed, age, and sex did not show any infl uence on parasitism
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Ectoparasitic species from Felis catus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010Co-Authors: Débora Rochelly Alves Ferreira, Leucio Câmara Alves, Maria Aparecida Da Gloria FaustinoAbstract:The goal of this research was to analyze the ectoparasitic species from domestic cats in João Pessoa city, Paraíba state, Brazil. A total of 432 cats of various breeds and ages, of both genders, were included. All animals were submitted to physical and parasitological examination through skin inspection and an otoscopic exam was realized. Parasites were collected in vials containing 70% alcohol for subsequent mounting and identifi Cation according to specific keys. The results showed that 62.7% (271/432) of animals were parasitized by one or more species. The ectoparasitic species observed were Ctenocephalides felis (27.3%), Lynxacarus radovskyi (26.2%), Otodectes cynotis (17.4%), Felicola subrostratus (9.7%), Notoedres Cati (2.1%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (1.6%). The results showed that ectoparasites are a common and important skin disease in cats, and variables such breed, age, and sex did not show any influence on parasitism
