Horse scabiesB88.0
Synonym(s)
horse scabies
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Mite disease in horses with potential human infection. For the highly specialized pathogen as well as for other animal mange mites (dog, cat, pig, cat, rabbit, etc.). The transmission to humans is possible ( pseudoskabies). Here the human is a false host, i.e. infestation and burrowing into the skin is possible, but not reproduction and gait formation. This results in a different picture to the human scabies, with a different infestation pattern to the scabies. S.a.u. Scabies.
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Acarus equi.
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Forearms, neck, often one half of the body preferred. Hands mostly free.
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Rapid sowing of 2-6 mm large, intensively itchy, urticarial papules. Scratch effects. Spontaneous healing after a few days under hyperpigmentation.
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Wait for spontaneous healing. Alternatively local therapy with 10% crotamiton lotio(e.g. Eraxil Lotio). In case of a strong inflammatory reaction, short-term potent glucocorticoids such as 0.05% clobetasol cream (e.g. R054, Dermoxin cream) may be necessary. Identify carriers of infection, treatment of infected horses by veterinarian e.g. with metrifonate (Neguvon) 3 times/week.