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==[[Demodicosis]]==
==[[Demodicosis]]==
Two species of ''[[Demodex]]'' mites affect the hamster: 40% of infestations are caused by ''Demodex criceti'', a short mite with a short stumpy body that is thought to be non-pathogenic. The remaining 60% are caused by '''''Demodex aurati''''' which is a cigar-shaped mite that burrows into the pilosebaceous unit of the hair follicle.
Two species of ''[[Demodex]]'' mites affect the hamster: 40% of infestations are caused by ''Demodex criceti'', a short mite with a short stumpy body that is thought to be non-pathogenic. The remaining 60% are caused by '''''Demodex aurati''''' which is a cigar-shaped mite that burrows into the pilosebaceous unit of the hair follicle.
==Other Mites==
==Other Mites==
Hamsters may also be affected by the ear mite species ''[[Notoedres]]''. The presenting sign is dermatitis of the ears, face, feet and tail.
Hamsters may also be affected by the ear mite species ''[[Notoedres]]''. The presenting sign is dermatitis of the ears, face, feet and tail.
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Expert Review - Exotics]]
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[[Category:Rodent Parasites]]