Title
Demodicosis in red-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas)
Author(s)
James S.B., Raphael B.L.
Published
2000
Publisher
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Abstract
Two nonrelated but paired red-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas) presented with diffuse, multifocal, raised, nonpruritic, hyperkeratotic lesions on the appendages and face. Skin biopsies identified acarids and skin scrapings confirmed demodex-like mites. The animals were treated with ivermectin, at the endoparasite dose, which initially resulted in resolution of clinical signs; however, signs recurred after numerous treatments. After four treatments with amitraz dips, demodicosis lesions resolved.
Keywords
amitraz; anthelmintic agent; antipruritic agent; cotrimoxazole; diphenhydramine; insect repellent; ivermectin; toluidine derivative; animal; animal disease; Anthropoidea; article; biopsy; case report; drug effect; female; infestation; male; mite; monkey disease; parasitology; skin; topical drug administration; Administration, Topical; Animals; Anthelmintics; Antipruritics; Biopsy; Diphenhydramine; Female; Insect Repellents; Ivermectin; Male; Mite Infestations; Mites; Monkey Diseases; Saguinus; Skin; Toluidines; Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Combination

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