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December 2022 in “Pathogens” This case report describes a severe Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a stray FIV-positive cat, which typically is a non-permissive host for the mite, leading to considerable clinical recovery after treatment.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study investigated a severe outbreak of mange in a goat herd in North Goa and found that treatment with Ivermectin and other supplements led to complete recovery, highlighting the need for preventive measures in hot, humid regions.
August 2020 in “Egyptian Veterinary Medical Society of Parasitology Journal (EVMSPJ)” In this study, 10.5% of sheep examined in Ismailia, Egypt, were infested with Sarcoptes scabiei, showing specific molecular and skin alterations.
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August 2018 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” In this study involving dogs, co-mingling of mange-infested and healthy dogs proved to be the most effective method for transmitting mange, although placing healthy dogs in kennels recently vacated by infested dogs also led to successful transmission.
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February 2021 in “Journal of comparative pathology” In this study, hyperplastic layers of scabietic sheep skin showed expansive keratin labeling, indicating altered keratin expression compared to healthy skin.