Sarna demodécica

Abstract

This research has as main objective to discuss the important aspects of demodectic mange. This work was carried out through literature searches made in books, internet, papers, theses, to guide the search. To achieve the objectives of the research, it was decided to descriptive and exploratory approach. The demodectic mange is a very common disease in the veterinary clinic, is caused by Demodex mite.The demodectic mange is a disease that inflames the skin of dogs and cats due to the amount of mites on the skin. All skin disease needs to be investigated and evaluated in detail, as well, will be able to discover the causes, symptoms, how to diagnose and how to treat. Many dogs had to be euthanized because of illness, because they could not cure nor control the disease. The pathology is confused with other skin diseases because of similar symptoms and skin infection. Currently, the gene is evaluated, the underlying disease and immunology, which aids in good recovery due to animal research. It is a common disease, but can have a severe state. Therefore, through the use of drugs considered as effective in the treatment of demodectic mange (amitraz, moxidectin and ivermectin), there is the possibility of 80% to 90% cure.