Occurrence and treatment of the mange mite Notoedres muris in marsh rats from South America.
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.
Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109.
J S
JS
Klompen
M W
MW
Nachman
D000818:Animals; D001118:Argentina / Q000453:epidemiology; D003411:Arvicolinae / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000662:veterinary; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology
D007559:Ivermectin