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Describe Mites in terms of: -Etiology -Species affected -Transmission and pathogenesis -Clinical signs....

Describe Mites in terms of:
-Etiology
-Species affected
-Transmission and pathogenesis
-Clinical signs
-Diagnosis
-Treatment and control.

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Kavungya
Etiology
Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)
Psoroptic Mange
Chorioptic Mange (Leg Mange)
Demodectic Mange
Psorergatic Mange (Itch Mite)

Species affected
Cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, dogs and cats

Transmission and pathogenesis
spread by direct contact or indirectly by fomites

Clinical signs
Pruritus (itching), Papules which develop into crusts, and the skin thickens and forms large fold

Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by deep skin scrapings, skin biopsy, or response to therapy

Treatment and control
Treatment can be done by spray dipping ; topical application of acaricides; and oral, topical, or injectable formulations of systemic drugs. Also use of Injectable ivermectins
Kavungya answered the question on May 6, 2019 at 09:32

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