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Mites of the hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner in Kenya: observations on the prevalence and pathogenicity of Notoedres oudemansi Fain, Caparinia erinacei Fain and Rodentopus sciuri Fain. 1981

M W Gregory

The occurrence of 3 mites (Acari: Astigmata) is reported, from the Central African hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner, the the Nairobi area of Kenya. Notoedres oudemansi Fain (Sarcoptidae) showed sporadic incidence, infected males particularly and caused high mortality. A description of the male mite is given. Caparinia erinacei Fain (Psoroptidae) was found on 72% of animals on capture but showed very low pathogenicity. Rodentopus sciuri Fain (Hypoderidae) was found in the hair follicles of 46% of 43 animals examined; adverse effects were slight.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007630	Kenya	A republic in eastern Africa, south of ETHIOPIA, west of SOMALIA with TANZANIA to its south, and coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Nairobi.	Republic of Kenya
D008297	Male		Males
D008924	Mite Infestations	Infestations with arthropods of the subclass ACARI, superorder Acariformes.	Acariasis,Mange,Infestation, Mite,Infestations, Mite,Mite Infestation
D008925	Mites	Any arthropod of the subclass ACARI except the TICKS. They are minute animals related to the spiders, usually having transparent or semitransparent bodies. They may be parasitic on humans and domestic animals, producing various irritations of the skin (MITE INFESTATIONS). Many mite species are important to human and veterinary medicine as both parasite and vector. Mites also infest plants.	Acarus,Mite
D005260	Female		Females
D006364	Hedgehogs	The family Erinaceidae, in the order EULIPOTYPHLA. Most are true hedgehogs possessing a coat of spines and a very short tail. Those members of the family found in Southeast Asia (moonrats or gymnures) have normal body hair and a long tail.	Erinaceidae,Hedgehog
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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