Sarcoptes scabiei mainly inhabits which part of the skin of affected animals?
Correct answer: B. Stratum corneum
- A. Hair follicles
- B. Stratum corneum
- C. Sebaceous glands
- D. Subcutaneous tissue
Explanation
Sarcoptes scabiei burrows within the stratum corneum and causes intense itching and crust formation. Demodex mites, in contrast, are associated mainly with hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
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