Sarcoptic Mange in a South American Gray Fox (Chilla Fox; Lycalopex griseus ), Chile
Claudio Verdugo1,2, Angelo Espinoza2,3, Manuel Moroni1
11 Instituto de Patología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Los Laureles s/n, Edificio Federico Saelzer, 3er piso, Universidad Austral de Chile, Campus Isla Teja, Valdivia, Chile;
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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