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[[Image:trixacarus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Trixacarus infestation in a guinea pig.'' - Uwe Gille 2008,Wikimedia Commons]] | [[Image:trixacarus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Trixacarus infestation in a guinea pig.'' - Uwe Gille 2008,Wikimedia Commons]] | ||
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| + | Trixacarus mites are [[Burrowing Mites|burrowing mites]] of rodents. They cause Trixacaral mange, particularly in Guinea pigs. | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | The mites are similar to [[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']] mites, but half the size. The mites can be identified from [[Notoedres|''Notoedres | + | The mites are similar to [[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']] mites, but half the size. The mites can be identified from [[Notoedres|''Notoedres']] mites by their prominent sharp dorsal spines. |
==Life cycle== | ==Life cycle== | ||
| − | + | Trixacarus mites have a '''3 week''' life cycle and can only survive a few weeks off the host. They are species specific and can be transmitted through direct contact, particularly through close contact between mother and offspring. | |
==Infection== | ==Infection== | ||
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==Important Species== | ==Important Species== | ||
| − | ''Trixacarus caviae'' - This species causes | + | ''Trixacarus caviae''- This species causes mange in guinea pigs. |
| − | ''Trixacarus diversus'' - This species causes mange in rats, mice and hamsters. | + | ''Trixacarus diversus''- This species causes mange in rats, mice and hamsters. |
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[[Category:Burrowing_Mites]] | [[Category:Burrowing_Mites]] | ||
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| Also known as: | Selnick mite |
Trixacarus mites are burrowing mites of rodents. They cause Trixacaral mange, particularly in Guinea pigs.
Identification
The mites are similar to Sarcoptes mites, but half the size. The mites can be identified from Notoedres' mites by their prominent sharp dorsal spines.
Life cycle
Trixacarus mites have a 3 week life cycle and can only survive a few weeks off the host. They are species specific and can be transmitted through direct contact, particularly through close contact between mother and offspring.
Infection
The mites cause severe pruritus in laboratory rodents and guinea pigs. Their burrowing activity causes biting, scratching and irritation. This leads to to inflammation, pruritus and alopecia. Affected areas show acanthosis and hyperkeratosis. Death can occur within 3-4 months of infection if it is not treated.
Diagnosis
Mite infection can be diagnosed by clinical signs and a skin scrape of a 'non-scratched' region.
Important Species
Trixacarus caviae- This species causes mange in guinea pigs.
Trixacarus diversus- This species causes mange in rats, mice and hamsters.