Results 1 to 10 of about 171 (107)
Trombiculiasis in a Dog with Severe Neurologic Disorders, Spain [PDF]
Chiggers, the larvae of trombiculid mites, parasitize a wide variety of terrestrial vertebrates worldwide. Their bites cause seasonal trombiculiasis in humans and animals. Affected canines can have a variety of digestive and systemic clinical signs. We describe a case of canine trombiculiasis in a dog exhibiting severe neurologic symptoms.
Ana M Palomar+2 more
exaly +6 more sources
Neotrombicula inopinata (Acari: Trombiculidae) – a possible causative agent of trombiculiasis in Europe [PDF]
For over a decade, the presence of trombiculid mites in some mountain areas of La Rioja (Northern Spain) and their association with seasonal human dermatitis have been recognized. This work aimed to establish the species identity of the agent causing trombiculiasis in the study area.Trombiculid larvae (chigger mites) were collected from vegetation in ...
Alexandr A Stekolnikov+2 more
exaly +7 more sources
Trombiculiasis: The uninvited trekker [PDF]
Claudio Guarneri+2 more
exaly +6 more sources
Trombiculiasis in domestic goats and humans in the state of Maranhão, Brazil [PDF]
Abstract Trombiculiasis is an infestation caused by larval mites (chiggers) of the family Trombiculidae. Here, we provide the first report on parasitism by the chigger species Eutrombicula alfreddugesi (Oudemans) and Eutrombicula batatas (Linnaeus) in goats and humans on farms in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. Severe itching and dermatitis
Darci Moraes Barros-battesti+1 more
exaly +7 more sources
Severe Trombiculiasis in Hunting Dogs Infested With Neotrombicula inopinata (Acari: Trombiculidae)
AbstractThis study records the clinical findings in nine hunting dogs showing systemic illness associated with trombiculids and identifies the mite species involved. In fall, coinciding with the seasonality of mites, all dogs were infested with mites and had been in the risk area (Sierra Cebollera Natural Park, La Rioja, Spain) a few hours before the ...
María Jesús Gracia
exaly +4 more sources
Trombiculiasis in the Florida Black Bear [PDF]
We found trombiculid mite (Trombiculidae) infestations in 32 of 101 (32%) freeranging Florida black bears (Ursus americanus floridanus) live-captured or necropsied in Florida from January 1999 to April 2000. Prevalence of chigger infestation was greatest in June with no infestations seen October to March.
Lynette A. Phillips+4 more
openaire +3 more sources
Chiggers are ectoparasites and can cause severe dermatitis in their hosts, known as trombiculiasis. Besides that, these mites can be vectors of bacteria of the genus Orientia, in various regions of the world. The genera Eutrombicula Ewing, 1938 is currently represented by more than 80 species worldwide.
Rodrigo Santos-Rodrigues+6 more
openaire +3 more sources
Trombiculiasis in Russian tourists travelled to tropical countries
Cases of arthropod dermatoses acquired by Russian tourists in tropical countries Brazil, Sri Lanka, Peru and Thailand are presented. These dermatoses were associated with trombiculidae mites infesting alligator, Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris, elephants and parrots.
N. A Malyshev+5 more
openaire +2 more sources
Trombiculiasis: an underreported ectoparasitosis in Sicily.
Trombiculiasis is a common but underreported ectoparasitosis characterized by an infestation of the skin by the larval stage of various species of mites belonging to the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida, subclass Acarina. Clinical manifestations consist of pruritic erythematous and urticarial macules and papules located on covered thin and glabrous ...
Caputo, Valentina+4 more
openaire +2 more sources