Highly Contagious Infection Threatens Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Population
March 17, 2017 – Sarcoptic mange, a skin disease caused by mites, threatens endangered kit foxes.
Researchers will develop and assess the effectiveness of a disease management strategy in endangered San Joaquin kit foxes with sarcoptic mange, a fatal skin disease in this species caused by burrowing mites.
Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is causing high morbidity and mortality in San Joaquin kit foxes in California. Although the source is unknown, coyotes or domestic dogs are suspected...