Hedgehog Hives

Fairley, Janet A.; Suchniak, Jeffrey; Paller, Amy S.

doi:10.1001/archderm.135.5.561

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“…The entire body, except the cranial-caudal tract (2 cm long by 0.5 cm wide), is covered dorsally with short spines (Fairly et al 1999;Herter 1965); the longest spine on the body is about 15 mm, and the longest spine on the head is about 17 mm (Allen 1922). Spines on the head are not medially divided (Haltenorth and Diller 1988).…”

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“…Spines on the head are not medially divided (Haltenorth and Diller 1988). Spines are white at the base and tips with a central band that varies in width and color based on geography (Fairly et al 1999). Males have numerous elongated white spines that usually are absent in females (Herter 1965), and there are no spines on the venter of A. albiventris (Fig.…”

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Atelerix albiventris (Erinaceomorpha: Erinaceidae)

2010

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Atelerix albiventris (Erinaceomorpha: Erinaceidae)

2010

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“…Due to the relatively recent entry of this exotic species in the region of Central America, it is essential to report and study their parasitic species, in order to evaluate if any of these exotic parasites poses a risk for human health or infecting local fauna (FURLEY et al, 1999;PRAZERES et al, 2011).…”

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First report of acariasis by Caparinia tripilis in African hedgehogs, (Atelerix albiventris), in Costa Rica

Moreira

Troyo

Calderón-Arguedas

2013

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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The African hedgehog is one of the newly imported exotic pets which have been observed with increasing regularity in veterinary clinics in Costa Rica. Despite their popularity, information about their diseases is scarce. Within skin diseases of hedgehogs, mange caused by Caparinia spp. is a common diagnosis in other countries. Two adult African hedgehogs, one male and one female, were brought to a private clinic in Heredia, Costa Rica, with chronic pruritic dermatitis, scabs, nearly complete loss of spines, lethargy, dehydration, and weight loss. During physical exam, deposits of dry seborrhea were taken and processed for diagnosis. Microscopic examination revealed psoroptid mites identified as Caparinia tripilis. This is the first report of the presence of Caparinia tripilis in Costa Rica and, to the authors' knowledge, the rest of Central America.Keywords: Erinaceidae, ectoparasites, mange, Psoroptidae, Central America, African hedgehog. ResumoO ouriço africano é um dos animais de estimação exótico, recém-importado que tem sido observado com maior regularidade nas clínicas veterinárias da Costa Rica. Apesar da sua popularidade, informações sobre suas doenças são escassas. Dentre as doenças de pele de ouriços, a sarna causada por Caparinia spp. é um diagnóstico comum nos outros países. Dois adultos ouriços africanos, um macho e uma fêmea, foram levados para uma clínica particular, em Heredia, Costa Rica, com a dermatite pruriginosa crônica, crostas, perda quase completa de espinhos, letargia, desidratação e perda de peso. Ao exame físico, os depósitos de seborreia seca foram retirados e processados para o diagnóstico. O exame microscópico revelou ácaros (psoroptidae) identificados como Caparinia tripilis. Esse é o primeiro relato da presença de Caparinia tripilis na Costa Rica e, para conhecimento dos autores, o resto da América Central.

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“…Hives have been described in people who have contact with hedgehogs. 70 Although scaly animals are not as likely to be as allergenic as furry animals, there are case reports of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and contact hypersensitivity reactions to iguanas. In 1 case, a person with respiratory allergic symptoms was found to be allergic to iguana scales.…”

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Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children

Pickering¹,

Marano²,

Bocchini³

et al. 2008

Pediatrics

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Exposure to animals can provide many benefits during the growth and development of children. However, there are potential risks associated with animal exposures, including exposure to nontraditional pets in the home and animals in public settings. Educational materials, regulations, and guidelines have been developed to minimize these risks. Pediatricians, veterinarians, and other health care professionals can provide advice on selection of appropriate pets as well as prevention of disease transmission from nontraditional pets and when children contact animals in public settings. Pediatrics 2008;122:876-886

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Hedgehog Hives

Cited by 35 publications

References 5 publications

Atelerix albiventris (Erinaceomorpha: Erinaceidae)

Atelerix albiventris (Erinaceomorpha: Erinaceidae)

First report of acariasis by Caparinia tripilis in African hedgehogs, (Atelerix albiventris), in Costa Rica

Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children

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