Acute prurigo simplex in humans caused by pigeon lice [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2018 : Pigeon lice are insects that feed on feathers of these birds; their life cycle includes egg, nymph and adult and they may cause dermatoses in humans. Four persons of the same family, living in an urban area, presented with widespread intensely pruritic
Hamilton Ometto Stolf +3 more
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Tungiasis under dermoscopy: in vivo and ex vivo examination of the cutaneous infestation due to Tunga penetrans [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2013 The female flea Tunga penetrans is responsible for a cutaneous parasitosis known as Tungiasis. We report the clinical case of a 12 year-old Caucasian boy who sought treatment in a dermatological private office due to a painful lesion in the plantar area ...
Paulo Ricardo Criado +3 more
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Inside Honeybee Hives: Impact of Natural Propolis on the Ectoparasitic Mite Varroa destructor and Viruses [PDF]
, 2017 Social immunity is a key factor for honeybee health, including behavioral defense strategies such as the collective use of antimicrobial plant resins (propolis).
Neumann, Peter +4 more
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Case for diagnosis. Erythematous and pruritic papules on forearms, [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de DermatologiaGamasoidosis is a poorly known and underdiagnosed mite infestation. It is characterized by the presence of erythematous and flattened papules that are quite pruritic, and can affect any region of the body, with preference for areas of folds. This article
Aline Palitot Santana +3 more
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Ectoparasitic infestations among patients attending the dermatology OPD: A hospital-based study
Journal of Karnali Academy of Health SciencesBackground: 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
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Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2012 Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of
Carlos Gustavo Wambier +1 more
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Genetic variation in infestation with a directly transmitted ectoparasite [PDF]
Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 2004 Abstract Genetic variation in levels of parasitism of hosts is an underlying assumption of studies of coevolution, but few such estimates are available from the field. We studied genetic variation in the abundance of the chewing louse Hirundoecus malleus on its barn swallow host Hirundo rustica.
A. P. Møller, R. Martinelli, N. SAINO
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Tungíase disseminada tratada com ivermectina Generalized tungiasis treated with ivermectin
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2008 A tungíase é ectoparasitose causada pela penetração da Tunga penetrans na pele do hospedeiro. A infestação por essa pulga está associada à pobreza e ocorre em comunidades carentes na América do Sul e Central, no Caribe e na África sul-sahariana.
Flávia Romero Gatti +3 more
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A highly efficacious pediculicide based on dimeticone: randomized observer blinded comparative trial. [PDF]
, 2008 BACKGROUND: Infestation with the human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) occurs worldwide. Existing treatment options are limited, and reports of resistance to commonly used pediculicides have been increasing.
Heukelbach, Jorg +18 more
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Population genetics of ectoparasitic mites suggest arms race with honeybee hosts [PDF]
, 2019 The ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is the most severe biotic threat to honeybees (Apis mellifera) globally, usually causing colony death within a few years without treatments. While it is known that a few A.
Neumann, Peter +6 more
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