About 19% of foxes and 18% of jackals in southwest Iran have at least one type of ectoparasite, mainly fleas.
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January 1970 in “Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University” Mite infestation is common in street dogs, especially young, male, and unhealthy ones, causing skin issues.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
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October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” The deltamethrin solution effectively and safely treats and prevents lice in horses for up to one month.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Rabbits with Sarcoptes scabiei had thicker skin, cell death, and skin hardening.
November 2025 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia” All stray cats in the area have ectoparasite infestations.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” NexGard® and Frontline Combo® are both 100% effective at eliminating lice in dogs.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog's condition improved after 21 days of treatment.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” Ivermectin effectively treats mange in rabbits.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
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July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
April 2024 in “Iranian journal of veterinary medicine” 43.1% of rabbits in Mosul City had mange, with Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi being the most common.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
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January 1970 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Most cats in Bangladesh have flea infestations, especially kittens and females.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” People with Type 2 Diabetes are more likely to have a mite infestation called Demodex folliculorum.
June 2025 in “Deleted Journal” Selamectin effectively cured the cats' infestation.
March 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” The cat's mite and lice infestations were successfully treated with medication and supportive care.
April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Sarcoptes mites cause severe skin issues in dogs, which can be fatal if untreated.
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September 2024 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” The dog was successfully treated for infections and parasites, improving its health and activity.
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
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September 2014 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Asylum seekers arriving by boat may face skin problems due to harsh conditions, and doctors should use a thorough skin assessment approach to diagnose and treat them effectively.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chitwan Medical College” Older adults most often had skin infections and eczema at a hospital in Nepal.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin conditions, and new patterns for diagnosis are emerging.
October 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces medical journal” Infections and infestations are the most common skin diseases, and better hygiene education could help reduce them.
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January 2016 Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.