The first case of Leporacarus gibbus infestation in a rabbit from Poland

Acta Parasitol. 2018 Mar 26;63(1):210-213. doi: 10.1515/ap-2018-0024.

Abstract

This case report presents asymptomatic infestation with Leporacarus gibbus (formerly Listrophorus gibbus) in a pet rabbit. This is the first report of L. gibbus infestation in a pet rabbit from Poland. Previously, infestation in Poland had been detected only in hares.

Keywords: Leporacarus gibbus; Listrophorus gibbus; Poland; mite; rabbit; zoonosis.

MeSH terms

  • Acari / growth & development*
  • Animals
  • Asymptomatic Diseases
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / parasitology
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / veterinary*
  • Poland
  • Rabbits / parasitology*