Straelensiosis in two cats and ten dogs from Israel. (5th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaufmann, R.; Bourdeau, P.; Waldman, L.; Amiel, S.; Zur, G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 56:Number 12(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 723
• Page End: 727
• Publication Date: 2015-06-05
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12374
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

Abstract : Straelensiosis is uncommonly described outside Europe. This report describes straelensiosis in two cats and in ten dogs diagnosed with the disease outside Europe. Both cats displayed erythematous macules or nodules on the abdominal skin. One cat was extremely pruritic, while in the other the lesions were incidental findings when the cat was presented for neutering. The mites were noted in skin scrapings in both cats and histopathologically in one cat. All dogs showed a general distribution of papules, and intense pruritus was noted in six dogs. The diagnosis in all dogs was based on histopathology. Treatment of the animals in this study varied, and among the various administrated treatments, amitraz showed promising results.