Demodicosis in red-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas).
Two nonrelated but paired red-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas) presented with diffuse, multifocal, raised, nonpruritic, hyperkeratotic lesions on the appendages and face. Skin biopsies identified acarids and skin scrapings confirmed demodex-like mites. The animals were treated with ivermectin, at the endoparasite dose, which initially resulted in resolution of clinical signs; however, signs recurred after numerous treatments. After four treatments with amitraz dips, demodicosis lesions resolved.
James
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Wildlife Health Sciences, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, New York 10460, USA.
Raphael
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BL
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000982:Antipruritics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001706:Biopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D007302:Insect Repellents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008925:Mites / Q000187:drug effects*; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D012452:Saguinus / Q000469:parasitology*; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology; D014052:Toluidines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000871:Anthelmintics; D000982:Antipruritics; D007302:Insect Repellents; D014052:Toluidines; C014983:amitraz; D007559:Ivermectin; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D004155:Diphenhydramine