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  • Title: Hyperplastic dermatitis associated with acariasis in a siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus).
    Author: Atkins A, Heard DJ, Mertins JW, Kimbro J, Greiner EC.
    Journal: J Zoo Wildl Med; 2008 Dec; 39(4):638-41. PubMed ID: 19110709.
    Abstract:
    A 36-yr-old male captive siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) was evaluated for mange in the form of generalized alopecia, flaky skin, and pruritus of 1 mo duration. Multiple skin scrapings and biopsies revealed high numbers of trombidiiform mites identified as Psorobia (formerly Psorergates) sp. near cercopitheci (Acarina: Psorergatidae) based on morphologic characteristics. Prolonged repetitive treatment with ivermectin killed the mites and resolved the clinical signs. Psorergatid mites should be considered as a cause of dry flaky skin in even long-term captive siamangs or other primates. This is the first record of psorergatid mites from a primate host in the family Hylobatidae.
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