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ID#:

23300

Caption:

The lying canine depicted in this August 1951 photograph, was suffering from a case of sarcoptic mange, caused by the cutaneous parasite, Sarcoptes scabei, otherwise referred to as scabies. Note its resulting hair loss, and characteristic scabby, thickened skin.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Margaret A. Parsons

Creation Date:

1951

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