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Revision as of 22:41, 1 April 2010
- Similar to Sarcoptes but half the size
- Causes severe pruritus in laboratory rodents
- Burrowing activity causes biting, scratching and irritation
- Leads to inflammation, pruritus and alopecia
- Affected areas show acanthosis and hyperkeratosis
- Death can occur within 3-4 months of infection
- Transmission is due to close contact between mother and offspring