A review of sarcoptic mange in North American wildlife
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2019 The “itch mite” or “mange mite”, Sarcoptes scabiei, causes scabies in humans and sarcoptic mange in domestic and free-ranging animals. This mite has a wide host range due to its ability to adapt to new hosts and has been spread across the globe ...
Kevin D Niedringhaus, Michael J Yabsley
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Ectoparasites of Camels <i>(Camelus dromedaries)</i> in Afar Pastoral Areas of Ethiopia. [PDF]
Vet Med IntCamel external parasites are important health problems that have the potential to affect camel welfare and productivity. A cross‐sectional study using ectoparasitic examination and key informant interviews was done in camels (Camelus dromedarius) in some districts of Afar region, Northeast Ethiopia, to investigate major external parasites and to ...
Desta AH.
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Feline sarcoptic mange in Poland: A case series of three cats
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground Sarcoptic mange is rare in cats. The main symptoms reported in cases of feline sarcoptic mange include crusty lesions and pruritus, although these may vary in severity among individuals.
Marcin Szczepanik +3 more
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Case report: Successful treatment of chorioptic mange in two Belgian draft horse foals with topical ivermectin [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionVarious draft horse breeds, especially breeds with abundant feathering on the lower limbs, are known to be susceptible to chorioptic mange. Clinical signs of chorioptic mange encompass intense pruritus leading to self-mutilation and hair loss,
Marieke Brys +4 more
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Efficacy of a spot-on combination product containing selamectin and sarolaner (Stronghold® Plus) in the treatment of naturally occurring Notoedres cati infestations in cats [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceNotoedric mange (also known as feline scabies) is a highly contagious and intensely pruritic dermatologic condition of cats caused by infestation with Notoedres cati mites. Previous publications provide evidence that topical selamectin, and more recently,
Stasia Borowski +8 more
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Estimating the impact of sarcoptic mange epidemic on the population size of wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) from wildlife rescue data [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeThe impact of infectious diseases on host populations is often not quantified because it is difficult to observe the host population and infectious disease dynamics.
Ryota Matsuyama +2 more
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Den Use Patterns of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Foxes in Urban Environments May Facilitate Disease Transmission [PDF]
AnimalsA robust population of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica; SJKFs) occurs in the city of Bakersfield, CA. In 2013, sarcoptic mange was detected and significantly reduced SJKF abundance.
Brian L. Cypher +4 more
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Fatal Sarcoptes scabiei and Demodex sp. co-infestation in wolves (Canis lupus) at the Białowieża National Park, Poland – is it a consequence of climate change? [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary ResearchIn winter 2021/2022, a wolf population in the primeval Białowieża Forest in Poland was struck by an outbreak of severe mange caused by mixed infestations of Sarcoptes and Demodex mites.
Krzysiak Michał K. +6 more
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A retrospective epidemiological study of sarcoptic mange in koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) using wildlife carer admission records [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeOutbreaks of sarcoptic mange are sporadically reported in koala populations across Australia, but disease characteristics (e.g., distribution across the body) remain poorly understood.
Ellyssia T. Young +4 more
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