Background: Skin diseases are usually chronic in nature but not life-threatening. They affect the well-being and pose a threat to the general health of the affected animals. Aim: This study aimed to investigate epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of ectoparasitic infestations in dogs in a number of Egyptian governorates.
Hend Adel Zineldar+4 more
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Cross-sectional seasonal prevalence and relative risk of ectoparasitic infestations of rodents in North Sinai, Egypt [PDF]
Background and Aim: Rodents are ubiquitous animals that host ectoparasites and transmit zoonotic diseases. We conducted a cross-sectional study on the seasonal variation, period prevalence (Pp), and relative risk of ectoparasitic infestations in rodents ...
Doaa S. Farid+3 more
doaj +3 more sources
Factors affecting endoparasitic infections and ectoparasitic infestations of buffaloes in mymensingh, bangladesh [PDF]
Aim: Buffaloes contribute in increasing demand for milk and meat. However, parasitism is one of the major threats for profitable livestock production. To do this, we attempted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of endoparasitic infections
Abdullah Al Numan+5 more
doaj +3 more sources
Ectoparasitic infestations among patients attending the dermatology OPD: A hospital-based study
Background: Ectoparasites are organisms that live in the skin for varying lengths of time and can cause disease. These infestations are highly prevalent in poor and underdeveloped areas.
Harihar Adhikari+6 more
doaj +5 more sources
Ectoparasitism is the most devastating parasitic condition of poultry after coccidiosis. This study was conducted to identify the risk factors associated with avian ectoparasitism in Osun State, Nigeria.
Shola D. OLA-FADUNSIN+3 more
doaj +4 more sources
Short Communication: Open Access Ectoparasitic infestations of cats and dogs in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria: brief communication for ‘One Health’ approach to control of potential zoonoses [PDF]
Background: Cats and dogs are important companion animals that paradoxically pose risks of zoonotic infections to their owners. This study determined the ectoparasitic infestations of cats and dogs in a semi-rural setting of Ebonyi State, so as to ...
Elom, M.O.+3 more
core +4 more sources
Ectoparasitic infestations of the eye: three cases with three different arthropods
Parasitic infestations of the external eye are uncommon and more often prevalent in tropical and developing countries. We present three cases with ocular infestation caused by three different arthropods admitted to the ophthalmology department of a tertiary health care centre during two months.
Ucan Gunduz, Gamze+2 more
semanticscholar +7 more sources
(Audio‐)visual itch transmission is referred to as “contagious itch” (CI) and has been linked to an evolutionarily ingrained ectoparasite defense system.
Marise S. Kamber+3 more
openalex +2 more sources
Epidemiology and pathology of ectoparasitic infestations in Black Bengal goats were studied in different areas of Mymensingh and Gaibandha districts, Bangladesh from December, 2006 to November, 2007. A total of 125 Black Bengal goats were examined. Among
Md Abdur Rouf Sarkar+5 more
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The Effects of Silkworm-Derived Polysaccharide (Silkrose) on Ectoparasitic Infestations in Yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) and White Trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex) [PDF]
The effect of silkworm-derived polysaccharide silkrose on fish ectoparasites was investigated. When juvenile yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) fed diets containing silkrose were artificially infected with Benedenia seriolae, a fish ectoparasite, the ...
Takeshi Miura+5 more
doaj +2 more sources