Caso de Otodectes cynotis en un gato cachorro

Abstract

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.