Changes

==Integument System==

==Integument System==

===Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)===

===Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)===

Fungal infections occur infrequently in hamsters. ''Trichophyton mentagrophytes'' and ''microsporum spp'' are the most commonly isolated. In Infection may be asymptomatic or show clinical signs including small, patchy alopecia.

Fungal infections occur infrequently in hamsters. [[Dermatophytosis|''Trichophyton mentagrophytes'']] and [[Dermatophytosis|''microsporum spp'']] are the most commonly isolated. In Infection may be asymptomatic or show clinical signs including small, patchy alopecia.

<br />

<br />

Macroscopic pathology includes irregular to circular, crusty, flaky skin lesions with reddened margins.

Macroscopic pathology includes irregular to circular, crusty, flaky skin lesions with reddened margins.

<br />

<br />

===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 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.