Mites of the hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner in Kenya: observations on the prevalence and pathogenicity of Notoedres oudemansi Fain, Caparinia erinacei Fain and Rodentopus sciuri Fain.
The occurrence of 3 mites (Acari: Astigmata) is reported, from the Central African hedgehog Erinaceus albiventris Wagner, the the Nairobi area of Kenya. Notoedres oudemansi Fain (Sarcoptidae) showed sporadic incidence, infected males particularly and caused high mortality. A description of the male mite is given. Caparinia erinacei Fain (Psoroptidae) was found on 72% of animals on capture but showed very low pathogenicity. Rodentopus sciuri Fain (Hypoderidae) was found in the hair follicles of 46% of 43 animals examined; adverse effects were slight.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006364:Hedgehogs / Q000469:parasitology*; D007630:Kenya; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008925:Mites / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*