The present paper reports a case of mixed infection of sarcoptic mange and dermatophilosis in a camel reared in a farm. Animal had generalised skin lesions with alopecia and scab formation with matting of hairs especially on the rump region, legs and perineum. Microscopy of skin scrapings revealed presence of sarcoptic mites. Giemsa-stained scab smears revealed parallel rows of cocci arranged in typical tram track appearance suggestive of Dermatophilus congolensis. Cultural examination of skin scabs yielded haemolytic, greyish adherent colonies in sheep blood agar in presence of 10 per cent carbon dioxide, which was confirmed by morphological and biochemical characteristics. Molecular confirmation of the isolate was done using species specific PCR. The animal was treated successfully with two doses of long acting oxytetracycline @ 20mg/kg body weight at 3 days apart along with weekly injections of ivermectin @ 200μg/kg body weight and topical application of povidone iodine for four weeks.
Key words: Camels, Dermatophilus congolensis, sarcoptic mange, therapy
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