See Also: Acarus gallinae(medicine)
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Gallinae(medicine)
Trichomonas gallinae(medicine)
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Dermanyssus gallinae(medicine)
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Acarus hordei(medicine)

Acarus gallinae (medicine)


Acarus gallinae -->
Dermanyssus gallinae


The red hen-mite, a parasite of chickens, pigeons, and other birds; it sometimes attacks humans and causes an itching eruption, especially in sensitised individuals.

Synonym: Acarus gallinae.

Origin: derm-+ G. Nysso, to prick; L. Gallina, hen