Comparison of three methods for the diagnosis of otoacariasis due to Otodectes cynotis in dogs and cats.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: When suspecting O. cynotis infestation, otoscopic examination should be performed. To confirm the nature of the parasites observed or whenever this examination result is negative, doubtful or cannot be performed, the curettage sampling method for microscopic cerumen examination is recommended. PMID: 31025463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Veterinary Dermatology - April 25, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Combarros D, Boncea AM, Brément T, Bourdeau P, Bruet V Tags: Vet Dermatol Source Type: research