From:
williamsb@comcast.net
Date: 2002-08-15 20:02:12 UTC
Subject: RE: ear mites, me?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <19740351.1029441732418.JavaMail.root@scandium>
there are no reports of Otodectes infecting man - while I suppose it might happen, the odds are against it. Ear mites tend to be fairly species specific
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
Author wrote:
> Has anyone ever had or heard of a person getting ear mites from their ferret? My ears have been bugging me (he, he) for about a month now and I'm just itching (I'm on a roll) to put a couple drops of Ubu's Otomite Plus in my ears.
> I know I should just go to the doctor, but I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience or knowledge with mites?
> Thanks, Michael