Comparison of Two Techniques for the Detection of Flea Faeces in Canine and Feline Coat Brushings

Flea infestation is diagnosed after the detection of either adult parasites or flea faeces in the fur. The latter is generally tested with the wet blotting paper technique (WBPT). However, microscopical examination (MT) of the coat brushing material is sometimes suggested as an alternative. This stu...

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Main Authors: Marie-Christine Cadiergues, Caroline Cabaret-Mandin, Chloé Solatges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/292085