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Old February 11th, 2009, 06:59 PM
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Post Cheyletiella mites - 'wandering dandruff'

Hi peeps,

Thought this was interesting.

Cheyletiella blakei, an Ectoparasite of Cats, as Cause of Cryptic Arthropod Infestations Affecting Humans

"Cheyletiella blakei, an ectoparasitic mite of domestic cats, can cause an extremely annoying, persistent and pruritic dermatosis of obscure origin (cryptic infestation) in susceptible persons having close contact with infested cats.

Although the prevalence of cheyletiellosis in humans and cats appears to be low, evidence of its occurrence in California is increasing. ...."

Cheyletiella blakei, an Ectoparasite of Cats, as Cause of Cryptic Arthropod Infestations Affecting Humans

I've found the best thing for my house and cat is spraying natural pyrethrin once a week.

Jo xxx
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