title: An orf-like condition caused by trombiculid mites on sheep in South Africa.
abstract: Some flocks of sheep in the Amersfoort district of Transvaal Province developed orf-like lesions, commencing between December and April. The causative agent was identified as a new species of mite belonging to the genus Guntheria of the family Trombiculidae.
authors.affiliation: Directorate of Animal Health, Nelspruit.
authors.forename: Q T
authors.initials: QT
authors.lastname: Otto
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Jordaan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy