Insights into the prevalence and diagnosis of feline otoacariasis in Egypt.

The ear mite, Hering, 1838 (Family: Psoroptidae) is the common cause of a worldwide parasitic infestation in cats, feline otoacariasis. The current study aimed to detect the occurrence of in owned cats of various breeds in Cairo, Giza and Beni-Suef provinces, Egypt. Risk factors including age, sex, breed and seasons were considered.