To the present authors knowledge sarcoptic mange infection in gazelles has not previously been reported in Ankara province, Turkey
📌 3 Key Takeaways
🎯
Objective & Hypothesis:The present case report describes a highly pruritic, alopecic and crusted dermatitis and microscopically diagnosed Sarcoptic mange infestation in a 2 year old male gazelle.
📊
Key Findings & Data:A therapy including ivermectin resulted in complete remission in clinical signs, but the gazelle was dead after completion of therapy as a result of pneumonia detected following macro-pathological examination.
💡
Conclusion & Impact:To the present authors knowledge sarcoptic mange infection in gazelles has not previously been reported in Ankara province, Turkey
🔬Design:Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Sarcoptic mange · Gazelle · Ivermectine
Abstract
The present case report describes a highly pruritic, alopecic and crusted dermatitis and microscopically diagnosed Sarcoptic mange infestation in a 2 year old male gazelle. A therapy including ivermectin resulted in complete remission in clinical signs, but the gazelle was dead after completion of therapy as a result of pneumonia detected following macro-pathological examination. To the present authors knowledge sarcoptic mange infection in gazelles has not previously been reported in Ankara province, Turkey
Kurtdede, A., Aktas, M. S., Cıngı, C. C., Ural, K., Kar, S. (2007). Sarcoptic Mange in a Gazelle (Gazella Gazella) in Ankara, Turkey. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences, Volume: 1 Issue: 3. https://ajindex.com/articles/1421349