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Sarcoptic Mange in a Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) and Bennett’s Wallaby (Notamacropus rufogriseus)

Journal of Wildlife Diseases, ISSN: 0090-3558, Vol: 60, Issue: 4, Page: 980-984
2024
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Article Description

Sarcoptes scabiei mites and skin lesions consistent with severe sarcoptic mange were identifiedinaTasmaniandevil(Sarcophilus harrisii) and Bennett’s wallaby (Notamacropus rufogriseus) from Tasmania, Australia. The devil and wallaby both had severe hyperkeratotic skin lesions. All stages of mite development were identified in the devil, suggesting parasite reproduction on the host. The devil was also affected by devil facial tumor disease and several other parasites. This expands the global host range of species susceptible to this panzootic mange disease.

Bibliographic Details

Russell, Grace G; Wilkinson, Vicky; Pefanis, Stephen; Thompson, Andrew; Peck, Sarah; Dann, Alison; Pye, Ruth J; Carver, Scott; Flies, Andrew S

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Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Environmental Science

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