house-mouse mite

arachnid
Also known as: Liponyssoides sanguineus

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transmission of rickettsialpox

  • diversity of Acari
    In acarid: Importance

    The house-mouse mite (Liponyssoides sanguineus) transmits rickettsialpox to humans. Widespread species such as the tropical fowl mite (Ornithonyssus bursa), northern fowl mite (O. sylviarum), and chicken mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) also are pests of poultry and humans.

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