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. 2016 Jul;52(3):738-41.
doi: 10.7589/2015-07-177. Epub 2016 Jun 16.

Sarcoptic Mange in a South American Gray Fox (Chilla Fox; Lycalopex griseus ), Chile

Claudio Verdugo  1   2 , Angelo Espinoza  2   3 , Manuel Moroni  1 , Rocio Valderrama  1 , Carlos Hernandez  1
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Sarcoptic Mange in a South American Gray Fox (Chilla Fox; Lycalopex griseus ), Chile

Claudio Verdugo et al. J Wildl Dis. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Mange, a prevalent disease of dogs in Chile, is also a serious threat to wildlife. We report a case of sarcoptic mange in a South American gray fox or chilla fox ( Lycalopex griseus ). Further research is needed to understand the impact of mange in wildlife populations.

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