Scaly Leg Mite Infestation

A contagious ectoparasitic disease caused by Knemidocoptes mutans and characterized by chronic dermatitis, pruritus, thickening of the shanks, and accumulation of dry grayish debris beneath loosened scales.

Clinical signs

7

Bird species

2

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Pruritus Specific Chronic Dermatitis Specific Scale Elevation Pathognomonic Shank Enlargement Pathognomonic Subscale Debris Accumulation Pathognomonic Elevated Shank Scales Pathognomonic Shank Thickening Pathognomonic

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate
Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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