| chigger mite (acari: trombiculidae) survey of rodents in shandong province, northern china. | chigger mites are parasites of rodents and other vertebrates, invertebrates, and other arthropods, and are the only vectors of scrub typhus, in addition to other zoonoses. therefore, investigating their distribution, diversity, and seasonal abundance is important for public health. rodent surveillance was conducted at 6 districts in shandong province, northern china (114-112°e, 34-38°n), from january to december 2011. overall, 225/286 (78.7%) rodents captured were infested with chigger mites. a ... | 2017 | 29103271 |