Sarcoptes scabiei (Infection with)
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Sarcoptic scabiei also referred to as mange or scabies, is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, which is a highly contagious mammalian ectoparasite. It is an infectious agent of wildlife, domestic animals, and humans worldwide.