The efficacy of emamectin benzoate against infestations of Lepeophtheirus salmonis on farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L) in Scotland, 2002-2006. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2008 BackgroundInfestations of the parasitic copepod Lepeophtheirus salmonis, commonly referred to as sea lice, represent a major challenge to commercial salmon aquaculture.
Fiona Lees +3 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding head lice infestations in rural Nigeria [PDF]
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011 Introduction: Head lice infestations are common in sub-Saharan Africa, but knowledge, attitudes and practices have never been studied in this region. Methodology: This population-based study was conducted in a small rural community (population = 590 ...
Jorg Heukelbach, Uade Samuel Ugbomoiko
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Factors associated with changing efficacy of emamectin benzoate against infestations of Lepeophtheirus salmonison Scottish salmon farms [PDF]
, 2008 The availability and use of medicines to control infestations of sea lice on Atlantic salmon, Salmosalar L., farms in Scotland has changed considerably in the last decade (Lees, Gettinby & Revie 2008b).
Lees, F. +3 more
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Prevalence, Species Composition and Associated Factors of Ectoparasite Infestations in Dogs in Isfahan, Central Iran. [PDF]
Vet Med SciEctoparasite infestation was detected in 39.13% of 138 examined dogs in Isfahan, Iran. Ticks were the most prevalent (57.4%), followed by mites (25.9%), fleas (11.1%) and lice (5.6%). Infestation rates showed significant differences according to sex and age (p < 0.05), with the highest prevalence observed in spring.
Rafiyan N, Malekifard F, Esmaeilnejad B.
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Changes in epidemiological patterns of sea lice infestation on farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., in Scotland between 1996 and 2006 [PDF]
, 2008 Analyses of a unique database containing sea lice records over an 11 year period provide evidence of changing infestation patterns in Scotland. The data, collected from more than 50 commercial Atlantic salmon farms, indicate that both species of sea lice
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Temporal and spatial variations in lice numbers on salmon farms in the Hardanger fjord 2004-06 [PDF]
, 2009 The long and narrow Hardanger fjord in western Norway has a high density of salmon farms and has had severe salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, problems.
, Norwegian Research Council (Funder) +28 more
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Sea lice infestations on farmed Atlantic salmon in Scotland and the use of ectoparasitic treatments
, 2002 A recently compiled national database on sea lice infestations on farmed Atlantic salmon, contains detailed records for the period 1996 to 2000 from over 30 commercial sites on the west coast of Scotland.
Reid, S.W.J. +4 more
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Head lice in Norwegian households: actions taken, costs and knowledge. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Head lice infestations cause distress in many families. A well-founded strategy to reduce head lice prevalence must shorten the infectious period of individual hosts.
Bjørn Arne Rukke +4 more
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Dermoscopy applied to pediculosis corporis diagnosis [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 We report the case of a 47-year-old homeless male with a massive infestation of Pediculus humanus corporison his entire body. Dermoscopy helped to diagnose pediculosis by showing the involvement of scalp, beard and the genital region in this disease.
Luiz Gustavo Martins +5 more
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Head lice surveillance on a deregulated OTC-sales market: a study using web query data. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is an obligate ectoparasite that causes infestations of humans. Studies have demonstrated a correlation between sales figures for over-the-counter (OTC) treatment products and the number of humans with head lice.
Johan Lindh +3 more
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