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The disease of scabies fever in animals is caused by ________.
Question

The disease of scabies fever in animals is caused by ________.

A.

by virus

B.

by bacteria

C.

by protozoa

D.

by None of these

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) by None of these

Explanation:

  • Scabies (often associated with Mange in animals) is caused by microscopic mites.
  • The specific mite is Sarcoptes scabiei.
  • Mites are parasitic arachnids, not viruses, bacteria, or protozoa.
  • The disease causes intense itching, hair loss, and crusty lesions on the skin.
  • It is a contagious condition that spreads through direct contact between animals.

Information Booster:
  • Treatment usually involves acaricides (chemicals that kill mites) or injectable medications like ivermectin.
  • Sarcoptic mange is zoonotic, meaning it can sometimes spread from animals to humans.

Additional Knowledge:
Virus (Option a)
  • Causes diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Rabies.

Bacteria (Option b)
  • Causes diseases like Anthrax and Black Quarter.

Protozoa (Option c)
  • Causes diseases like Surra and Babesiosis.

So the correct answer is (d)

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