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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Sarcoptic mange in a wild swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor).

Journal:
Australian veterinary journal
Year:
2011
Authors:
Holz, P H et al.
Affiliation:
Australian Wildlife Health Centre · Australia

Abstract

A wild adult male swamp wallaby from Victoria was found to be infested with Sarcoptes scabiei. Hyperkeratotic skin lesions were confined predominantly to the head and shoulders. This is the first report of sarcoptic mange in a swamp wallaby.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22008126/