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01-09-2015 | Original Article

Cat affected with sarcoptic mange in Y. S. R. District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Authors: S. Sivajothi, B. Sudhakara Reddy

Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology | Issue 5/2015

Abstract

Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in cats was rare. A 1-year-old tom cat was presented to the clinic with recurrent dermatitis, emaciation, severe itching and presence of skin lesions over the face, forehead and ears. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings from the skin lesions revealed the presence of mites. Based on the morphology of the mites, sarcoptic mange was confirmed. Cat was treated with parenteral ivermectin and supportive therapy. Complete recovery was observed by the fifteenth day of treatment.

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Title: Cat affected with sarcoptic mange in Y. S. R. District of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: S. Sivajothi
B. Sudhakara Reddy
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1618-5641
Electronic ISSN: 1618-565X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-014-2023-6

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