Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bird Diseases / epidemiology
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Bird Diseases / parasitology*
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California / epidemiology
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Eagles*
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Female
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Male
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Mite Infestations / epidemiology
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Mite Infestations / parasitology
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Mite Infestations / veterinary*
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Mites / classification*
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Mites / ultrastructure