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Burrowing Mites

*Sarcoptidae

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**[[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']]

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**'''[[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']]

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**[[Knemidocoptes|''Knemidocoptes'']]

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**'''[[Knemidocoptes|''Knemidocoptes'']]

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**'''[[Trixacarus|''Trixacarus'']]

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~~===''Trixacarus''===~~

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*Similar to ''Sarcoptes'' but half the size

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*Causes severe pruritus in laboratory rodents

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*Burrowing activity causes biting, scratching and irritation

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**Leads to inflammation, pruritus and alopecia

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*Affected areas show acanthosis and hyperkeratosis

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*Death can occur within 3-4 months of infection

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*Transmission is due to close contact between mother and offspring

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