Report of Hamster infestation to Demodex mite

Introduction: Hamster is a group of rodents that belongs to the subfamily Cricetinae. Hamsters contain 25 species, classified in six or seven classes. Since their reproduction is high, they are used as laboratory animals in advanced countries and also kept as pet. These animal have less parasite infection because they usually live alone, but they are not immune to parasite infestation, like other rodents. History of the disease: Hamster was referred to the clinic with signs of hair loss, dry skin and flaking. The location of the lesion was shaved and hairs of the area were thrown off and the lam was prepared, Demodex mite was diagnosed under microscope by morphology characteristics. Demodex mites are small mites that live in the hair follicle. Matures have four pairs of very short legs, these legs have tiny claws. They have elongated body and delicate grooves around the posterior part of the body. This mite has no hair or a small number of hairs. Result: Fortunately, treatment with selenium sulfide shampoos was effective in three weeks. Given that the parasite is more likely to be present in chronic diseases, immune deficiency or stress, the treatment of the disease is not effective without the treatment of chronic animal disease, and the infection may be returns after a while, so considering of this point is essential.

Rodent, Hamster, Parasite, Demodex, mite