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Sarcoptic mange has been identified as the most significant infectious disease affecting the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus). Biochemistry and haematology values for wild common wombats have not been published previously. A 35% of the wombat population were exhibiting clinical signs of the disease. Significant changes in blood haematology and biochemistry parameters were observed in affected animals. A seasonal variation in numbers of animals affected was demonstrated. Females appeared to be more commonly affected than males although the reason for this is not forthcoming.
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Hartley, M., English, A. Sarcoptes scabei var. wombati infection in the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus). Eur J Wildl Res 51, 117–121 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-005-0080-5
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