Difference between revisions of "Ornithonyssus"
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| − | The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the [[Dermanyssus gallinae|Dermanyssus]] mite. They are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] that occur in caged birds and poultry. | + | The ''Ornithonyssus'' mite is closely related to the [[Dermanyssus gallinae|Dermanyssus]] mite. They are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] that occur in caged birds and poultry. |
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The mite causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop. Scabs are particularly seen around the vent. The presence of the mite decreases egg production. Grey or black discolouration of feathers is seen when large numbers of mites are present. | The mite causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop. Scabs are particularly seen around the vent. The presence of the mite decreases egg production. Grey or black discolouration of feathers is seen when large numbers of mites are present. | ||
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[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Poultry]] | [[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Poultry]] | ||
[[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:32, 16 July 2010
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The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the Dermanyssus mite. They are surface mites that occur in caged birds and poultry.
Life cycle
The mite spends its entire life cycle on the host.
Pathogenesis
The mite causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop. Scabs are particularly seen around the vent. The presence of the mite decreases egg production. Grey or black discolouration of feathers is seen when large numbers of mites are present.