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J Herpe Med Surg
Ectoparasites * Edward J. Wozniak, DVM, PhD; Dale DeNardo, DVM, PhD; Michael J. Burridge, DVM, MPVM, PhD; David H. Walker, MD; Richard S. Funk, DVM, MA; Robert Nathan, DVM [moderator]
* Senior Veterinarian/Assistant Professor of Pathology, Animal Resource Center, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77510, USA Ectoparasites are commonly seen in clinical reptile practice. These parasites can be challenging to effectively treat, especially once established in a large collection of reptiles. Heavy mite burdens may result in severe debilitating disease. Mites have also been shown to transmit several pathogens. In 1997 African ticks belonging to the genus Amblyomma were found in a collection of tortoises in Florida, USA. These ticks are known vectors for Cowdria ruminantium, the rickettsial parasite that causes heartwater disease. If heartwater becomes established in the United States, it could prove devastating to wild and domestic ruminants. Subsequent to this finding, an importation ban on certain African tortoises was enacted. This panel provides useful clinical information on mite control and valuable information about heartwater disease. Address (URL): http://www.arav.org/journals/JA016463.htm
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