Ear mites are
mites that
live in the ears of animals.
Contagion
The problem is very
contagious,
and can be transmitted from even brief physical contact with other animals. Very
rarely, Humans
can also be affected.
Consequences of infection
This is often a problem in pets such as
cats and
ferrets, as
they cause inflammatory symptoms, like
bacterial and yeast infections. Other, more serious problems can result from
untreated infections, such as skin disease, deafness, and seizures.