STUDIES ON THE COMMON SPECIES OF MITES PARASITIZING RABBITS IN ASSIUT

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Two sp < /strong>ecies of mites were isolated from naturally infected rabbits in Assiut Locality, Psoroptes cuniculi from the ears of rabbits (causing psoroptic ear mange) and Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi on the face (around the nose) of rabbits. Infected animals were treated successfully with a subcutaneous injection of ivermectin 200 ug/kg. b.W for two successive doses with 15 days interval. Handlers of infected rabbits were suffering from allergic manifestations in the form of urticaria.

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