Concurrent infection of Sarcoptes mange with Staphylococcosis in a rabbit - A case report

In order to identify the cause of death, a carcass of a New Zealand white male adult rabbit presented to Department of Veterinary Pathology, GADVASU, Ludhiana with the history of lethargy, emaciation and multiple skin lesions. A detailed investigation of thecarcass revealed areas of dry crusty lesions in ears, subcutaneous abscess on abdomen and pododermatitis. Parasitological examination of skin scrapings taken from the carcass confirmed presence of Sarcoptesscabiei. Microscopic examination revealed erupted epidermis along with embedded parasites and eggs. Samples of the skin lesions were taken and characterized microbiologically by culture. Bacterial colonies of Staphylococcus aureus were identified by MALDI TOF.