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Mites of the hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner in Kenya: observations on the prevalence and pathogenicity of Notoedres oudemansi Fain, Caparinia erinacei Fain and Rodentopus sciuri Fain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

M. W. Gregory
M. W. Gregory
Affiliation:
Laboratoire de Pathologie Animale, Korhogo, Ivory Coast
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Summary

The occurrence of 3 mites (Acari: Astigmata) is reported, from the Central African hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner, in the Nairobi area of Kenya. Notoedres oudemansi Fain (Sarcoptidae) showed sporadic incidence, affected males particularly and caused high mortality. A description of the male mite is given. Caparinia erinacei Fain (Psoroptidae) was found on 72% of animals on capture but showed very low pathogenicity. Rodentopus sciuri Fain (Hypoderidae) was found in the hair follicles of 46% of 43 animals examined; adverse effects were slight.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 82 , Issue 1 , February 1981 , pp. 149 - 157
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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