sarcoptic mange

Question 1

what is sarcoptic mange

Answer 1

a skin condition caused by burrowing mites (sarcoptes scabiei)

Question 2

symptoms of sarcoptic mange

Answer 2

• dry lesions
• wounds on lips + nose then head + neck + genetalia
• thick skin
• alopecia
• excessive scratching + licking
• crusts + scales
• red patching
• wrinkling skin
• anemia + leukopenia ( decrease in white blood cells) → in severe cases

Question 3

areas commonly affected by sarcoptic mange

Answer 3

• head
• muzzle
• ear pinna (top)

Question 4

diagnosis methods for sarcoptic mange

Answer 4

• tape method
• vaccum aspiration (microscope)
• skin scrape (microscope)
• biopsy

Question 5

treatment for sarcoptic mange

Answer 5

• ivermectin injection (1-4 courses, 14 days apart)
• benzyl benzoate → topical cream (treats wounds + kills mites)
• spot on treatment (advantage for large rabbits) → covers mites, ticks + fleas
• blood transfusion
• can take up to a month or more to treat

Question 6

transmission

Answer 6

direct / close contact with infected individuals or objects