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.

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Other Authors: Mete, Aslı, Stephenson, Nicole, Rogers, Krysta, Hawkins, Michelle G., Sadar, Miranda, Guzman, David Sanchez-Migallon, Bell, Douglas A., Smallwood, Kenneth S., Wells, Amy, Shipman, Jessica, Foley, Janet
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Knemidocoptic Mange in Wild Golden Eagles
California
USA
ectoparasite
electron microscopy
golden eagle
Knemidocoptes sp
mange
raptor
skin disease
wild
parasites
Mite
Online Access:http://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/25668/
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Summary: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.

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