Lynxacarus radovskyi Infestation among Pets of a Household in Bhubaneswar, India: A Case Report

Abstract

Lynxacarus radovskyi, or cat fur mite, is an ectoparasite causing skin ailments in cats worldwide, transmitted through direct contact. First reported in the US, it's prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates, but hasn't been documented in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, eastern India, despite the region's suitable climate. A persian cat was presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar with constant itching and crust formation on the skin. The fur coat appeared fine, but skin had pruritis with crust formation and papules. Upon microscopic examinations the presence of Lynxacarus radovskyi cat fur mite was confirmed. The cat was successfully treated with Selamectin spot on. It is the first report of   occurrence of this mite in the state of Odisha.