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Trombiculiasis in a cat.

R T Greene, V J Scheidt, D J Moncol

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

|May 1, 1986

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Trombiculiasis in cats is diagnosed by identifying orange, crusting skin lesions and six-legged larvae. This mite infestation may be common but often missed due to a lack of itching.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Dermatology
Parasitology

Background:

Trombiculiasis is a skin disease caused by chiggers (Trombiculidae family).
Diagnosis in felines often relies on clinical signs and parasitic identification.

Observation:

A case of feline trombiculiasis presented with characteristic orange, crusting dermatosis.
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings revealed the presence of six-legged chigger larvae.

Findings:

The diagnostic criteria for trombiculiasis include specific dermatological signs and larval identification.
The absence of pruritus (itching) in affected cats can lead to underdiagnosis.

Implications:

Increased awareness of trombiculiasis clinical signs is crucial for veterinarians.

The actual prevalence of feline trombiculiasis may be underestimated in current literature.