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===Mange===

===Mange===

The mites ''Demodex criceti'' and ''Demodex aurati'' can have a reasonably high infestation level without clinical signs. Both mites are often found together, although ''Demodex criceti'' is considered to be non-pathogenic. Increased incidence has been reported in males an older animals and also as a secondary condition to malnutrition or concurrent disease.

The mites [[Demodex|''Demodex criceti'']] and [[Demodex|''Demodex aurati'']] can have a reasonably high infestation level without clinical signs. Both mites are often found together, although ''Demodex criceti'' is considered to be non-pathogenic. Increased incidence has been reported in males an older animals and also as a secondary condition to malnutrition or concurrent disease.

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Clinical signs range from none to alopecia, scaly skin, dermatitis and a rough looking coat. Alopecia generally occurs over the rump and back.

Clinical signs range from none to alopecia, scaly skin, dermatitis and a rough looking coat. Alopecia generally occurs over the rump and back.

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===Other Mite Infestations===

===Other Mite Infestations===

Other species of mite reported in hamsters include ''Sarcoptes scabei, Notodres spp'' (ear mite), ''Speleorodens clethrionomys'' (nasal mite) and ''Ornithonyssus bacoti'' (tropical rat mite).

Other species of mite reported in hamsters include ''Sarcoptes scabei, Notodres spp'' (ear mite), ''Speleorodens clethrionomys'' (nasal mite) and ''Ornithonyssus bacoti'' (tropical rat mite).