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Noninfectious Disorders of Mice
| Disorder | Cause | Effects on Research |
|---|---|---|
| Hypothermia | Room environment too cold | Can distort biological responses of the mouse due to cold stress |
| Hyperthermia | Room environment too hot | Death of animals |
| Ringtail | Relative humidity of less than 30%; causes circular constrictions of the tail | Can lead to loss of tail |
| Malocclusion | Genetic; poor alignment of the incisors leads to overgrown teeth | Inability to eat |
