Journal article
Sarcoptic mange in wombats - A review and future research directions
Transboundary and emerging diseases, Vol.65(2), pp.399-407
01/04/2018
PMID: 29150905
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Abstract
Sarcoptic mange is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and has recently been recognized as an emerging infectious disease of wildlife worldwide. The mite is one of the main causes of population decline in southern hairy-nosed (Lasiorhinus latifrons) and bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus). This review focuses on Sarcoptes scabiei infestations in wombats and provides insights into why the disease may be so prevalent in wombats. Current treatment practices and trials conducted in the field to reduce the incidence of sarcoptic mange in wombats are described and critically reviewed. Current and potential future avenues of research are discussed.
Details
- Title
- Sarcoptic mange in wombats - A review and future research directions
- Creators
- J. M. Old - Western Sydney UniversityC. Sengupta - Western Sydney UniversityE. Narayan - Western Sydney UniversityJ. Wolfenden - Western Sydney University
- Publication Details
- Transboundary and emerging diseases, Vol.65(2), pp.399-407
- Publisher
- Wiley-Hindawi
- Number of pages
- 9
- Identifiers
- 991013269209102368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Blackwell Verlag GmbH
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article