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A case report of the management of demodicosis in the golden hamster.

Abstract
A 1.6 year-old male golden hamster was presented with alopecia on the back. The animal's physical condition was slightly below normal, and moderate pruritus was observed. Examination of skin scraping revealed mites identified as Demodex sp. Initially, combined therapy using 1% of selenium sulfide shampoo and a topical application of 0.013% amitraz was carried out, although this was not completely successful. Repeated use of 0.017% coumaphos was effective in achieving a complete cure of the alopecia associated with demodicosis. No adverse side effects were recognized during the treatment of this case.
AuthorsT Hasegawa
JournalThe Journal of veterinary medical science (J Vet Med Sci) Vol. 57 Issue 2 Pg. 337-8 (Apr 1995) ISSN: 0916-7250 [Print] Japan
PMID7492657 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antiparasitic Agents
  • Insecticides
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Soaps
  • Toluidines
  • amitraz
  • selenium disulfide
Topics
  • Administration, Topical
  • Animals
  • Antiparasitic Agents
  • Cricetinae
  • Insecticides (therapeutic use)
  • Male
  • Mesocricetus
  • Mite Infestations (drug therapy, veterinary)
  • Mites (cytology)
  • Rodent Diseases
  • Selenium Compounds (therapeutic use)
  • Skin (parasitology)
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic (veterinary)
  • Soaps
  • Toluidines (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)

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