Mites associated with budgerigars Melopsittacus undulatus (Psittaciformes: Psittacidae) and the first report of Ornithonyssus bursa (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) in Mexico.

Autor:	Garcia-Rejon JE; Laboratorio de Arbovirología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Cab-Cauich IY; Laboratorio de Arbovirología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Tzuc-Dzul JC; Laboratorio de Arbovirología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Cigarroa-Toledo N; Laboratorio de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Chi-Chim WA; Laboratorio de Arbovirología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Chan-Perez JI; Laboratorio de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Acosta-Viana KY; Laboratorio de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México., Baak-Baak CM; Laboratorio de Arbovirología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales 'Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,' Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, México.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Open veterinary journal [Open Vet J] 2023 Jan; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 20-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 06.
DOI:	10.5455/OVJ.2023.v13.i1.3
Abstrakt:	Background: Hematophagous mites affect numerous bird species, causing severe injuries to the budgerigars. Some species can cause dermatitis in humans. Aims: The purpose was to morphologically identify the mites related to budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus) and their nests in Yucatan, Mexico. Methods: In May 2022, a private budgerigar hatchery was visited and mites were collected from the bodies of the birds and their nests. The morphological traits of the mites were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Results: Four of 30 birds showed severe clinical signs of mite infestation. The Budgerigars revealed lesions in the cere, nostrils, eyelids, beak, and paws. The bird's skin showed signs of dryness and beige coloring. The birds with severe damage also presented anorexia and had deformed paws and beaks. The parasitosis was caused by the "burrowing mites," Knemidocoptes pilae . The burrowing mites and the Grallacheles bakeri were recovered and identified from paw scabs. To eliminate mites, a topical application of Ivermectin was administered to the necks of the birds. The dose was a single, which has a residuality of 21 days. Two drops (0.115 mg/ml) of ivermectin were applied to each bird. A gradual reduction in crusted lesions due to mite mortality was noted. The "tropical fowl mite" Ornithonyssus bursa was identified in the nests, which represents the first record in Mexico. Conclusions: Three species of mites were discovered in a single budgerigar hatchery. This emphasizes the importance of deworming birds and keeping a clean environment in their cages to reduce the potential for parasitic mite infestation. Competing Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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