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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.

''Trixacarus'' mites are [[Burrowing Mites|burrowing mites]] of rodents. They cause Trixacaral mange, particularly in guinea pigs.

==Identification==

==Identification==

==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.

''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==

==References==

==References==

Kummel BA, Estes SA, Arlian LG. (1980)'''Trixacarus caviae infestation of guinea pigs.''' J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1;177(9):903–908.

 

Kummel BA, Estes SA, Arlian LG. (1980) '''''Trixacarus caviae'' infestation of guinea pigs.''' J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1;177(9):903–908.

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