Knemidocoptic Mange in Wild Golden Eagles, California, USA

Knemidocoptic Mange in Wild Golden Eagles, California, USA

During 2012–2013 in California, USA, 3 wild golden eagles were found with severe skin disease; 2 died. The cause was a rare mite, most closely related to Knemidocoptes derooi mites. Cautionary monitoring of eagle populations, habitats, and diseases is warranted.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aslı Mete, Nicole Stephenson, Krysta Rogers, Michelle G. Hawkins, Miranda Sadar, David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman, Douglas A. Bell, Kenneth S. Smallwood, Amy Wells, Jessica Shipman, Janet Foley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
ectoparasite
electron microscopy
golden eagle
Knemidocoptes sp.
mange
raptor
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/10/14-0504_article

Internet

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/10/14-0504_article

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