**Sarcoptic Mange** Sarcoptic mange, caused by the parasitic mite *Sarcoptes scabiei*, is a highly contagious skin disease affecting **animals** (e.g., dogs, foxes, cats, livestock) and humans (where it is called **scabies**). The mites burrow into the skin, triggering intense itching and inflammation. --- ### **Key Information** 1. **Causes**: - *Sarcoptes scabiei* mites, which infest the skin and lay eggs. - In animals, the subspecies *Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis* is common in dogs. 2. **Symp