Occurrence and treatment of the mange mite Notoedres muris in marsh rats from South America.

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  • J S Klompen
  • M W Nachman
چکیده

The mange mite Notoedres muris is reported from a new host, the marsh rat (Holochilus brasiliensis) from Argentina. The infection involved alopecia and encrustations on the ears and face, and was treated successfully by a subcutaneous injection of ivermectin. The new record suggests that Notoedres muris has become self-maintaining within this marsh rat population.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of wildlife diseases

دوره 26 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990