Occurrence and treatment of the mange mite Notoedres muris in marsh rats from South America.
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of wildlife diseases
دوره 26 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990