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Reproduction of parasitic mites Varroa destructor in original and new honeybee hosts

Ecology and Evolution, 2018
The ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, shifted host from the eastern honeybee, Apis cerana, to the western honeybee, Apis mellifera. Whereas the original host survives infestations by this parasite, they are lethal to colonies of its new host.
Zheguang Lin, Yao Qin, Paul Page, Shuai Wang, Li Li, Zhengsheng Wen, Fuliang Hu, Peter Neumann, Huoqing Zheng, Vincent Dietemann   +9 more
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Efficacy and safety assessment of a water-soluble formulation of fluralaner for treatment of natural Ornithonyssus sylviarum infestations in laying hens

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Canestrini & Fanzago, 1877), infestations can stress birds, impairing welfare and causing substantial economic losses.
Nancy C. Hinkle, Faris Jirjis, Eugene Szewczyk, Fangshi Sun, Annie Flochlay-Sigognault   +4 more
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Prospects, challenges and perspectives in harnessing natural selection to solve the ‘varroa problem’ of honey bees

Evolutionary Applications, 2023
Honey bees, Apis mellifera, of European origin are major pollinators of crops and wild flora. Their endemic and exported populations are threatened by a variety of abiotic and biotic factors.
Matthieu Guichard, Benjamin Dainat, Vincent Dietemann   +2 more
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Honey Bee Breeding and Breed: Advancements, Challenges, and Prospects

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our work clarifies concepts related to honey bee classification, reviews traditional and modern breeding techniques, explores advancements in molecular breeding, prospects gene‐editing tools, and advocates for integrated breeding strategies to ensure the long‐term sustainability and vitality of honey bee populations amid declining managed populations ...
Zheguang Lin, Lizhi Yang, Zhi Wang, Kang Wang, Qingsheng Niu, Ting Ji   +5 more
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Treatment of scabies infestations

Parasite, 2008
Scabies is an intensely pruritic disorder induced by an immune allergic response to infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The biology of the mite, the clinical aspects and diagnosis of scabies infestations as well as the treatment of ...
Mumcuoglu K.Y., Gilead L.
doaj   +1 more source

Gamasoidosis illustrated: from the nest to dermoscopy Gamasoidose ilustrada: do ninho à dermatoscopia

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, Sarah Perillo de Farias Wambier   +1 more
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Host-Parasite Co-Evolution in Real-Time: Changes in Honey Bee Resistance Mechanisms and Mite Reproductive Strategies

Insects, 2021
Simple Summary Parasitic mites, Varroa destructor, are a major threat for Western honey bees, Apis mellifera, colonies globally. Nevertheless, some honey bee populations can survive infestations with this mite, probably due to behaviors that suppress ...
Arrigo Moro, T. Blacquière, Delphine Panziera, V. Dietemann, P. Neumann   +4 more
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Spontaneous Resolution of Delusional Infestation Upon Eliminating Social Isolation: A Case Report

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Delusional infestation (DI) is a psychiatric condition involving a false belief of parasitic infection. A 79‐year‐old woman with persistent pruritus and scabies delusion refused antipsychotics but improved after relocating to assisted living.
Veranca Shah, Jesse J. Keller
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Determination of spider mite abundance in soil of field-grown cucumbers and in plants under predatory mite pressure in invasive infestations using HRM real-time PCR assay.

PLoS ONE, 2022
The two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch L. (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a plant pest that can lead to severe economic losses in open field cucumber cultivation.
Anne-Katrin Kersten, Carmen Büttner, Peter Lentzsch   +2 more
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Superficial Pustular Folliculitis of the Face and Neck—A Non‐Infectious Eruption Responding to Topical Steroids

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Twenty‐seven young patients, mostly females, presenting with monomorphous, discrete, tiny, superficial follicular pustules on the face (44.4%), the face and neck (51.8%) and the neck (3.7%). The eruption was itchy in 44.4%, recurrent in 81% of cases and responded well to topical corticosteroids. Histopathologic findings of 3 cases revealed infundibular
Hui‐Peng Huang, Chang‐Ming Huang, Chao‐Kai Hsu, Chao‐Chun Yang, Julia Yu‐Yun Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source