Northern Fowl Mite Infestation

A permanent ectoparasitic infestation of poultry caused by Ornithonyssus sylviarum. It is considered the most common and economically important mite infestation of poultry. The mites are blood feeders and heavy infestati...

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Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Anemia Specific Mortality Mite Infestation Pathognomonic Cutaneous Scabs Specific Decreased Immune Response Specific Decreased Semen Production Specific

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Duck Susceptibility: moderate

Goose Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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