Unusual manifestation of a concurrent demodectic and sarcoptic mange in a Zebu-Friesian cross-bred heifer

J S Afr Vet Assoc. 2006 Jun;77(2):90-1. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v77i2.351.

Abstract

We describe a rare case of a concurrent demodectic and sarcoptic mange in a 2-year-old heifer in Khartoum, Sudan. The lesions were massive lumps of granulomatous tumour-like dermatitis with thick, nodular folds mainly covering the head, neck and shoulders. Histopathological examination of the lesions revealed the presence of both Demodex bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei. The animal died regardless of the anti-parasitic treatment it received.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / parasitology
  • Cattle Diseases / pathology*
  • Dermatitis / parasitology
  • Dermatitis / pathology
  • Dermatitis / veterinary
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Mite Infestations / pathology
  • Mite Infestations / veterinary*
  • Scabies / pathology
  • Scabies / veterinary*
  • Skin / parasitology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Sudan