Synonym(s)
Ornithonyssus bacofi; Ornithonyssus bacoti; Tropical rat mite
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Mite belonging to the Gamasidae family, infesting rats and mice. Humans can serve as substitute hosts (rat mite dermatitis)
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Itchy, papular skin lesions.
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Glucocorticoids if necessary.
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Rat and mouse disposal.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer