Afoxolaner (NexGard®) in pet snakes for the treatment and control of Ophionyssus natricis (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae)

Afoxolaner (NexGard®) in pet snakes for the treatment and control of Ophionyssus natricis (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae)

Abstract Background Ophionyssus natricis is the main species of mite that infests captive reptiles. High infestations may result in the host experiencing general discomfort and deleterious effects, even death. Moreover, O. natricis is an important vector of reptile vector-borne diseases and is consi...

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Main Authors: Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Ettore Napoli, Livia Perles, Matteo Marino, Filippo Spadola, Philippe Berny, Bernadette España, Emanuele Brianti, Frederic Beugnet, Domenico Otranto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ophionyssus natricis
Snake
Treatment
Afoxolaner
Pharmacokinetic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05611-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05611-1

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