Figure 2. Chronic mange in immunosuppressed pigs.
(A) Typical encrustment at peak of infection on pig ear (B) and spread of encrusted lesions to hocks as a result of increased dexamethasone dosage in group 8. In excess of 6000 mites per gram of skin are obtained. (C) A close up on piece of crust obtained from a typical harvest viewed through dissecting microscope showing large numbers of females (f), nymphs(n), and eggs (e).