Prevalence and Pathology of Mite Infestation in Street Dogs at Dinajpur Municipality Area

The study conducted in 2010 investigated mite infestation in 48 street dogs in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, finding a 62.5% infestation rate with Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis and Demodex canis. Infestation was more prevalent in dogs aged 1-2 years (68.9%) and in males (66.6%) compared to females (57.1%). Poor health increased susceptibility (75.7% in poor health vs. 33.3% in normal health). The back region was most affected (68.1%). Clinically, dogs exhibited alopecia, skin lesions, and pruritus, while histopathological findings included acanthosis and hyperkeratosis. The study highlighted the significant health threat posed by mite infestation in street dogs.