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Mange

usgb/meɪndʒ/Volume
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Animal-Specific

The term 'mange' primarily refers to a condition affecting animals, not humans.

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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.

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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.

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The raccoon with mange kept away from people, and there was little risk of transmission.
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