Dermanyssus gallinae (redirected from Feather mite)

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.