Avian Mite Dermatitis Caused by Microlichus sp. in the Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
This case highlights the relevance of integrating clinical and parasitological investigations in wildlife rehabilitation settings and contributes to expanding current knowledge on the host range and potential health impacts of epidermoptid mites in free-ranging Neotropical birds.
Authors
- Michael Rösler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0123-0170)
- Raqueli Teresinha França (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8452-5490)
- Filipe Obelar Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1734-9754)
- Fabiane de Holleben Camozzato Fadrique (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4861-598X)
- Thais Fernanda de Jesus
- CAMILA BELMONTE OLIVEIRA
- Eduarda Saldanha Rieffel
- Lucas Almeida de Souza
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Parasitologica
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11686-026-01226-z
- Primary Topic
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00