Sarcoptic mange, a skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is an emerging
disease for some species of wildlife, potentially jeopardizing their welfare and conservation …

Background Scabies is an under-recognized global health problem with an unacceptably
high prevalence in many settings worldwide. Fortunately, the World Health Organization …

Scabies, the human skin disease caused by infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var.
hominis, causes considerable morbidity and mortality through direct effects and as a result of …

The “itch mite” or “mange mite”, Sarcoptes scabiei, causes scabies in humans and sarcoptic
mange in domestic and free-ranging animals. This mite has a wide host range due to its …

Canine and feline parasitic zoonoses have not been given high priority in China, although
the role of companion animals as reservoirs for zoonotic parasitic diseases has been …

Scabies, a mite infestation frequently sexually transmitted, dates back to antiquity but
remains a challenging parasite for study in clinical practice and community settings. Its …

Background Sarcoptic mange causes significant animal welfare and occasional
conservation concerns for bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus) throughout their range …

Scabies is a neglected disease and needs to be perceived as an important public health
problem causing morbidity in many resource-poor communities. Future work on …

Due to its suspected increase in host range and subsequent global diversification,
Sarcoptes scabiei has important implications at a global scale for wildlife conservation and …

Sarcoptic mange is a globally distributed disease caused by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes
scabiei, which also causes scabies in humans. A wide and increasing number of wild …