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Dermanyssus gallinae
(redirected from Chicken mite)

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Dermanyssus gallinae
a member of the genus of the Dermanyssidae family of mites.
A major parasite of domestic fowls but also occurs on other birds including aviary and wild colonies. Causes death due to anemia. A vector for spirochetosis of fowls and possibly the equine encephalitides. A common chance parasite of humans from heavy infestations in urban bird colonies. Called also red mite.


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