Primer reporte de Demodex gatoi en Argentina

J. Céspedes; P. Borrás; G. P. Tort

doi:10.30972/vet.3114648

First report of Demodex gatoi in Argentina

Authors

J. Céspedes Clínica Veterinaria.
P. Borrás Veterinaria Panda.
G. P. Tort Hospital Veterinario Virreyes.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30972/vet.3114648

Keywords:

Cat, Demodex gatoi, symptoms, treatment

Abstract

In this communication we describe the first case of Demodex gatoi in Argentina in a neutered female Bengal cat, from Buenos Aires. Diagnosis was performed by clinical examination and the observation of mites. In addition, the administered treatment is presented.

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J. Céspedes, Clínica Veterinaria.

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Published

2020-12-18

How to Cite

Céspedes, J., Borrás, P., & P. Tort, G. (2020). First report of Demodex gatoi in Argentina. Revista Veterinaria, 31(1), 92–94. https://doi.org/10.30972/vet.3114648

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Comunicaciones Breves

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