The term 'mange' primarily refers to a condition affecting animals, not humans. When visiting a farm, the veterinarian diagnosed several sheep with mange.
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Negative Connotation
'Mange' implies a serious, unpleasant disease that causes suffering in animals. You could see the effects of mange on the abandoned cats at the shelter.
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Not Contagious
Unlike its synonym 'scabies', 'mange' isn't usually associated with human contagion when commonly used. The raccoon with mange kept away from people, and there was little risk of transmission.