| demodectic acariasis | An infestation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands with mites of the genus Demodex; they occur in humans and a number of domesticated animals; although asymptomatic in most species, these mites can cause severe and extensive dermatitis ("red mange") in dogs. Synonym: demodectic acariasis, follicular mange. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| demodectic blepharitis | Inflammation of the eyelid associated with Demodex folliculorum. Synonym: blepharitis acarica. Blepharitis follicularis, a deep-seated suppurative inflammation of ciliary follicles and the glands of Zeis and Moll of the eyelid. Synonym: pustular blepharitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| demodectic mange | An infestation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands with mites of the genus Demodex; they occur in humans and a number of domesticated animals; although asymptomatic in most species, these mites can cause severe and extensive dermatitis ("red mange") in dogs. Synonym: demodectic acariasis, follicular mange. (05 Mar 2000) |