AUTHOR=Christiana Hebel , Rolf Karl Schuster , Joerg Kinne , Ulrich Wernery 

TITLE=One Health alert: zoonotic scabies from dromedary camels—A case report and call for vigilance

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Veterinary Science

VOLUME=Volume 12 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1500916

DOI=10.3389/fvets.2025.1500916

ISSN=2297-1769

ABSTRACT=This case report describes the rapid transmission of sarcoptic mange, a highly contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, from one dromedary camel to a group of other dromedary camels and a group of human beings despite wearing personal protective equipment. This is the first report on an outbreak of human pseudoscabies in the United Arab Emirates, and it highlights the importance of a One Health approach managing zoonotic diseases. Early detection, treatment of infected animals, as well as adherence to hygiene and quarantine protocols are crucial to prevent zoonotic spillovers.