Jun 3, 2016 · Treatment in Humans. Cheyletiella infestations in humans usually are self-limited and resolve within a few weeks after treatment of the source animal. Symptomatic treatment with antipruritic medications and topical steroids may be of use while awaiting resolution.

Symptoms in humans include multiple red, itchy bumps on the arms, trunk, and buttocks. Because humans are not a host for the mite, the symptoms usually go away in about three weeks. Though the medical community does not consider a human mite infestation a legitimate diagnosis, it will treat the symptoms if necessary.

Cheyletiella are nonburrowing mites commonly found on rabbits, dogs, and cats. The mites have been known to cause disease in humans, ranging from mild dermatitis to more severe illness …

Cheyletiella are nonburrowing mites commonly found on rabbits, dogs, and cats. The mites have been known to cause disease in humans, ranging from mild dermatitis to more severe illness with systemic symptoms. Because these mites do not complete …

Cheyletiellosis is a zoonosis that causes papular dermatitis in humans and may be transmittable to other species, including dogs and cats. Rabbit fleas and lice are vectors for tularemia (see Tularemia, Sec. VI).

May 5, 2018 · Cheyletiellosis is a skin disease caused by infestation with Cheyletiella mites. There are five species, which are predominantly host specific, although cross infestation may occur: Rabbits: Cheyletiella parasitovorax (Mégnin, 1878) and Cheyletiella firmani (Smiley, 1970) Cats: Cheyletiella blakei (Smiley, 1970)

Aug 1, 2006 · Human lesions include papules with a central necrosis. Occasionally pruritus without lesions occurs, but mites can be found after a thorough search. Other symptoms include face rubbing and sneezing. Cats may be responsive to steroid injections but become pruritic after the injection wears off.

Human Health Significance: Humans, especially those in frequent contact with infested animals through shared households or animal care teams, are very susceptible to infestation with Cheyletiella spp. and may develop pruritus and a papular, erythematous dermatitis, particularly on regions of the body in direct contact while holding infested ...

Nov 1, 2000 · Diagnosing Cheyletiella dermatitis can be quite a challenge in both humans and animals. In dogs, cats and rabbits the diagnosis is confirmed by identifying mites or eggs from collected scales.

Cheyletiella infestations in humans usually are self-limited and resolve within a few weeks after treatment of the source animal. Symptomatic treatment with antipruritic medications and topical steroids may be of use while awaiting resolution.