Dermatobiosis, better known as am bern, is a disease caused by the fly (Dermatobia hominis).
The fly lays its eggs in the hair of animals, both human and non-human, and the larvae incubate eggs, walk to the skin and pierce it. These larvae have small spines that make it very painful for the animal every time they move.
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Bern is a kind of myiase. The person responsible for this miasa is the larva of the Dermatobia hominis fly, the fly as mentioned above.
The life cycle of this fly is very interesting, because it is not itself the one that infects the animal, using an insect for this purpose. Basically, the fly catches a blood-sucking insect (which feeds on blood), mainly a mosquito and lays between 6 and 30 eggs in its abdomen [1]. When this mosquito bites your dog, the temperature rises and the larvae incubate eggs, infecting the dog. These larvae then enter the dog’s skin, causing a lot of pain and discomfort. Most of the time, the larvae do not penetrate completely into the skin and remain in the subcutaneous tissue of the dog.
Each larva produces a mass with a pore through which the larva breathes. These nodules can be found throughout the body of the dog or other infected animal.
The main clinical signs of Bern disease are the lumps produced by the larvae on the dog’s skin. The dog may have inflammation of this area and even pus. This inflammation can cause itching and the dog’s itching can lead to secondary infections and ulcerations.
In short, symptoms of meddling in dogs are
Outro sinal clínico possível é o cachorro lamber demasiado uma pata que esteja infetada, por exemplo.
Como já referimos, a berne pode ser na pata do cachorro. Uma das zonas eleitas destas larvas nos dedos do cachorro.
If you see your dog lick his paws too much, take a good look at what’s happening, as it can be a foreign body, a small wound, an allergy or even a fly larvae. The care of the dog’s legs is very important in its hygiene.
No. The dog’s cradle doesn’t pass on to humans. Although this disease can affect humans, it is not transmitted directly from dogs to humans. So, if your dog is halfway there, you can be sure it won’t catch you.
For humans infected with Bern, the process is the same as in dogs, it must be a mosquito depositing the eggs that the fly has trapped in its abdomen. Therefore, the best way to protect yourself is not to stay away from the dog, but from mosquitoes.
Some medicines have been used to treat Berne, such as ivermectin. However, the dead Berne in a dog causes inflammation and the wounds do not heal so easily [2].
The best way to kill Bern in a dog is the manual removal of the larvae by the veterinarian, followed by the treatment of wounds.
In general, once the larva is removed, there is no secondary infection and the wound heals within a week. Secondary infections sometimes occur because wounds attract other mosquitoes and flies to this place and lay more eggs.
Bern in dogs is very painful and sometimes the removal of larvae is complicated and requires surgery. For this reason, it is not recommended to use home remedies for Bern in dogs.
We remember that every time the larvae move inside your dog’s subcutaneous tissue, they cause a lot of pain. Sometimes, the animal even needs to be anesthetized to perform this manual removal.
Um dos melhores métodos que os veterinários utilizar para tirar berne de cachorro é a aplicação de parafina ou óleo mineral na região nodular, seguida de remoção manual das larvas. Por vezes, este método não é suficiente e o veterinário precisa de remover cirurgicamente as larvas do cachorro.
Many cases of myasis occur as a result of exposure of lesions to mosquitoes and flies. In the only way, it is essential that you pay special attention and examine your puppy’s body daily. Keep him from fighting other dogs.
Do not neglect the hygiene of the dog’s environment, to avoid the presence of flies. It is important to note that eggs can be placed on clothing and larvae can penetrate clothing. Therefore, wash the bed, blankets, and other fabrics that you and your pets come into contact with frequently. See also our article on how to scare dog flies.
Prevention is the key! So don’t forget to prevent parasites in your dog. Mosquitoes are often overlooked and deworming protocols do not include them. However, as you can see in this article, there are several diseases that can carry mosquitoes and your pet needs to be protected. Many anti-breaker collars also prevent flies and mosquitoes from entering, as well as some pipettes.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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