SNAP-P is a proposed high-impact program that would provide at least $4.4 billion in benefits to low-income pet owners at marginal cost to federal and state governments.
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ClinQuiz: Ectoparasites - Answer 5A
ClinQuiz: Answer 5A
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Correct. Selamectin is effective at controlling Sarcoptes scabiei, the mite shown in Figure 5. In severe infestations, repeated administration may be necessary to eliminate the mites. However, the intense pruritus caused by the inflammatory response to these mites is usually relieved within a few days of instituting effective therapy.13
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