GamasidiosisB88.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Bird mite scabies; Chicken mite scabies; Gamasidiosis; Predatory mite scabies

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Worldwide occurring parasitosis caused by blood-sucking chicken and bird mites.

PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.

Dermanyssidae (predatory mites), e.g. Dermanyssus avium and gallinae from the family Gamasidae. The 0.1 cm large, often red and very agile mites are temporary ectoparasites of birds, rodents and reptiles, which live in cracks or crevices in the stable walls or floors during the day and visit their hosts at night. Infection of humans at work in bird cages, chicken houses or similar. Man is a false host.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Especially uncovered skin areas.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

7-10 days lasting, urticarial, also macular to small papular, possibly eczematous skin changes; severe itching. In children severe, possibly vesicular reactions. Mites are usually undetectable, as they migrate quickly after the blood meal.

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Symptomatic external therapy e.g. with 1% hydrocortisone cream(hydrogals, hydrocortisone cream hydrophilic 0.25/0.5 or 1% -NRF 11.36.-), if necessary 0.05% betamethasone lotio (betagals, hydrocortisone cream hydrophilic 0.25/0.5 or 1% - NRF 11.36.- ). Removal of contaminated bird nests and cages or sanitation with insecticides.

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Treatment of stables and cages e.g. with Chevi-tren or Malathion (Organoderm).

Notice! Mites can transmit viruses and rickettsia!

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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  5. Zenner L et al (2003) Preliminary studies of the monitoring of Dermanyssus gallinae in free-range poultry farms. Br Poult Sci 44: 781-782

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer