Caso de Otodectes cynotis en un gato cachorro
Fecha
2012
Autores
Vega Solano, Raquel
Jiménez Rochal, Ana E.
Calderón Hernández, Alejandra
BARQUERO-CALVO, ELIAS
Orozco Sánchez, Laura
Solano Rodríguez, José P.
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Resumen
Otodectes cynotis se conoce como el ácaro de
la oreja y causa entre el 50-84% de otitis
externa en gatos. Pertenece a la familia
Psoroptidae y afecta conejos, gatos, hurones, pe-
rros y ratas; principalmente a los cachorros, ya que
parece haber inmunidad adquirida en adultos. Se
ha encontrado en el oído de humanos invadiendo
el canal auditivo externo y causando irritación in-
tensa. No es vector de enfermedades zoonóticas. Es
transmitido por contacto directo o por fómites y los
animales jóvenes pueden adquirir el ácaro de sus
madres durante la lactancia. Puede sobrevivir en el
ambiente hasta 12 días.
Otodectes cynotis is known as the ear mite and causes 50-84% of and causes 50-84% of otitis externa in cats. otitis externa in cats. It belongs to the family Psoroptidae and affects rabbits, cats, ferrets, dogs and rats. and rats; mainly puppies, as there seems to be acquired immunity in adults. there seems to be acquired immunity in adults. It is found in the ear of humans invading the external auditory canal and causing the external auditory canal and causing intense irritation. tensive irritation. It is not a vector of zoonotic diseases. It is transmitted by direct contact or by fomites, and young animals can young animals can acquire the mite from their mothers during mothers during lactation. It can survive in the environment for up to 12 days.
Otodectes cynotis is known as the ear mite and causes 50-84% of and causes 50-84% of otitis externa in cats. otitis externa in cats. It belongs to the family Psoroptidae and affects rabbits, cats, ferrets, dogs and rats. and rats; mainly puppies, as there seems to be acquired immunity in adults. there seems to be acquired immunity in adults. It is found in the ear of humans invading the external auditory canal and causing the external auditory canal and causing intense irritation. tensive irritation. It is not a vector of zoonotic diseases. It is transmitted by direct contact or by fomites, and young animals can young animals can acquire the mite from their mothers during mothers during lactation. It can survive in the environment for up to 12 days.
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GATO, FELINOS, FELINE, CAT, PARASITES, PARÁSITOS, ZOONOSIS, ZOONOTIC, DERMATOSIS, ÁCAROS