title: Dermatosis associated with Acarus farris in gerbils.
abstract: A dermatosis associated with Acarus farris is described in a group of three gerbils. Large number of an immature stage (hypopi) of the mite were found on hair pluck samples. Treatment and changes in management led to a resolution of the problem.
authors.affiliation: Northdale Veterinary Surgery, West Sussex.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Jacklin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005849:Gerbillinae; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008925:Mites; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D007559:Ivermectin