An Uncommon and Severe Clinical Case of Sarcoptes Scabiei Infestation in a Cat

December 2022 in “ Pathogens ”

Mariasole Colombo, Simone Morelli, Marzia Sacra, Gaia Trezza, Barbara Paoletti, Donato Traversa, Angela Di Cesare

alopecia skin lesions Sarcoptes scabiei broad-spectrum parasiticide antibiotic

TLDR A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.

The report describes a severe case of Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in an FIV-positive stray cat from Italy, characterized by extensive skin lesions and bilateral alopecia. Despite being a non-permissive host, the cat showed significant clinical improvement after treatment with a broad-spectrum parasiticide and an antibiotic. This case highlights the potential for S. scabiei to cause severe symptoms in immunocompromised cats and underscores the need for further research on the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of sarcoptic mange in cats.

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