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I was wondering what is the difference between scabies and sercoptic mange?
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Closely related: Canine scabies also known as sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious infestation of sarcoptes scabiei canis, a burrowing mite. These mite can also infest other mammals for example cats, horses, sheep, and pigs. In humans scabies is due to a closely related species which is adapted to humans (sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis).
Answered 5/21/2016
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Scabies Scabiei: Scabies (Norwegian Scabies) effects humans & is caused by a mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei, variety hominis. Sarcoptic Mange occurs animals and is caused by a different mite - Sarcoptes Scabiei variety canis.
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