The sensitivity of Demodex canis (Acari: Demodicidae) to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia – an in vitro study

The sensitivity of Demodex canis (Acari: Demodicidae) to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia – an in vitro study

Abstract The essential oil of the Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) (tea tree oil) has been effective in previous studies, in the treatment of infestation by Demodex mites in humans. The present study aimed at evaluating the in vitro acaricidal effect of this herbal medicine on Demodex ca...

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Main Authors: Rita de Cássia da Silva Machado Neves, Luciano Antunes Barros, Shihane Mohamad Costa Mendes, Thalita Irineu de Souza Werneck de Assis de Amorim, Vany Perpétua Ferraz, Lúcia Aparecida de Fátima Mateus, Juliana da Silva Leite, Ana Maria Reis Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2020-09-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Subjects:
Dogs
mite infestations
Melaleuca alternifolia oil
acaricidal effects
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