First report of acariasis by Caparinia tripilis in African hedgehogs, (Atelerix albiventris), in Costa Rica.
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet
; 22(1): 155-8, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
The African hedgehog is one of the newly imported exotic pets which have been observed with increasing regularity in veterinary clinics in Costa Rica. Despite their popularity, information about their diseases is scarce. Within skin diseases of hedgehogs, mange caused by Caparinia spp. is a common diagnosis in other countries. Two adult African hedgehogs, one male and one female, were brought to a private clinic in Heredia, Costa Rica, with chronic pruritic dermatitis, scabs, nearly complete loss of spines, lethargy, dehydration, and weight loss. During physical exam, deposits of dry seborrhea were taken and processed for diagnosis. Microscopic examination revealed psoroptid mites identified as Caparinia tripilis. This is the first report of the presence of Caparinia tripilis in Costa Rica and, to the authors' knowledge, the rest of Central America.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Erizos
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Infestaciones por Ácaros
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America central
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Costa rica
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En
Revista:
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2013
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Article