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Mange

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