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=Rats=
The rat is affected by both burrowing and fur mite species:
==Burrowing Mites==
''Notoedres muris''
==Fur Mites==
''Radfordia ensifera'' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact.
===Clinical signs===
There may be no clinical signs, or the rat may develop small scaly lesions around the head and shoulders.
===Treatment===
Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. <br><br>
=References=
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''<br>
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
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The rat is affected by both burrowing and fur mite species:
==Burrowing Mites==
''Notoedres muris''
==Fur Mites==
''Radfordia ensifera'' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact.
===Clinical signs===
There may be no clinical signs, or the rat may develop small scaly lesions around the head and shoulders.
===Treatment===
Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. <br><br>
=References=
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''<br>
Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''
[[Category:To Do - Siobhan Brade]]