ear mite infestation in four imported dogs from thailand; a case report

Ear Mite Infestation in Four Imported Dogs from Thailand; a Case Report

Otodectes cynotis, ear mite or ear canker mite, is the most common cause of otitis external in cats (approximately 50%) and to a lesser extent in dogs, foxes and ferrets. The mite is living on the epidermal surface of auditory canal without burrowing into the tissue and feeding on tissue fluids and debris. In most of the cases they induce hypersensitivity reactions in the host. Four puppies; Si...

Ear Mite Infestation in Two Dogs and Its Therapy

Two dogs were referred to the clinic with the history of severe itching around the ears since 20 days. Clinical examination revealed intense pruritus around the ears, head shaking alopecia and coffee coloured cerumen. Haematology results were within normal range except eosinophilia. Examination of the dark coloured cerumen revealed the existed Otodectes mites. Hence, dogs were treated with oral...

Bird Mite Infestation

Mites in the genus Dermanyssus are external parasites of birds, rodents and other mammals. The most common member of this group is the Chicken Mite that infests poultry roosts and wild bird nests. The chicken mite feeds primarily at night when the birds return the nest or roast area. They hide during the day in nearby cracks, crevices and other protected sites. These mites are known to infest h...

Ear Teratoma; a Case Report

Teratomas are tumors originated from mature or immature tissues. Teratomas are made up of one embryonic layer or all three embryonic layers (endoderm, mesoderm, or ectoderm). Herein we report a 41-year-old man who presented with vertigo, vomiting, and tinnitus. After physical examination, laboratory evaluation and performing computed tomography, cholesteatoma was diagnosed, however, during radi...

A Case Report of Hemangiosarcoma in Imported Cattle

Schistosoma mansoni infestation: an imported case of a Japanese patient.

A 25-year-old male Japanese who had resided in Ethiopia, presented to our department with eosinophilia, which had been present for about 1 year. Stool examination revealed eggs of Schistosoma mansoni containing miracidia with flame cell activity, and he was diagnosed as having an infestation with this organism. He was treated with praziquantel, and a good parasitological therapeutic result was ...