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

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sarcoptes scabiei mites and skin lesions consistent with severe sarcoptic mange were identified in a Tasmanian devil (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.

Source: Journal of Wildlife Diseases

DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-23-00192

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

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological diseases and infestations

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4401558301

FWCI: 0.636

Cites: 24

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10