Parasitology

Ear Mite Otodectes cynotis: Microscopic Scrape Examination

Microscopic examination of an ear canal scrape reveals the parasitic mite Otodectes cynotis, the causative agent of otodectosis in carnivorous animals.

Native scrape preparation: Otodectes cynotis mite under light microscopy
Native scrape preparation: Otodectes cynotis mite under light microscopy

Ear mite Otodectes cynotis found in a fox’s ears

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