Dermatosis associated with Acarus farris in gerbils.
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.
Jacklin
M R
MR
Northdale Veterinary Surgery, West Sussex.
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*
D007559:Ivermectin