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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Insect Science, EarlyView.Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2017 Background Northern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of both feral birds and poultry, particularly chicken layers and breeders.
Bradley A. Mullens +5 more
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Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.Our results indicated that the three genera of blood parasites found in the two species of lizards studied can exhibit distinct epidemiological patterns across microgeographic and temporal scales. ABSTRACT We investigated the phenological variation of three genera of blood parasites of lizards (Schellackia, Karyolysus, and Lankesterella) using samples ...
Claudia Mediavilla +5 more
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Presence-absence sampling of citrus red mite on lemons
California Agriculture, 1984 Not available – first paragraph follows: The citrus red mite, Panonychus citri, is the most important mite pest of citrus in California. It attacks leaves and fruit of lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
V Jones, M Parrella
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Norwegian scabies in a supposedly healthy teenager
Revista Electrónica Dr. Zoilo E. Marinello Vidaurreta, 2020 Crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies is a rare and extreme manifestation of scabies that occurs mainly in immunosuppressed patients. It is characterized by intense inflammatory reaction and squamous, hyperkeratotic and little pruritic lesions with a ...
Javier Martínez-Navarro
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Human infestation with bird mites in Wollongong
Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 2003 This is a report of a case of bird mite infestation which occurred in Wollongong in mid-December 1996. The individual suffered hundreds of bites, most of which were marked by itchy red papules 3-4 mm in diameter. Tiny mobile parasites (< 1 mm) collected from the skin and adjacent bedroom wall were identified as bird mites from the family Gamasidae ...
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Yellow canopy syndrome of sugarcane: A review of current knowledge and future research directions
Annals of Applied Biology, EarlyView.Yellow Canopy Syndrome (YCS) is a complex issue affecting commercial sugarcane in Australia, first identified in Far North Queensland over a decade ago. It has spread across most cane‐growing regions in Queensland and poses a significant threat to the global sugarcane industry.
Hang Xu +4 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance also affects equine veterinarians with increasing frequency. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible prescribing are essential for a future in which effective antimicrobials are available, as it is unlikely that new antimicrobials will become available for use in horses.
L Hardefeldt +18 more
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Animal medical systems from Apis to apes: history, recent advances and future perspectives
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Animal medical systems encompass a wide range of behaviours aimed at maintaining or improving health. It has become clear that these behaviours are not limited to animals treating themselves (self‐medication) but also include the treatment of group members, resulting in the adoption of the more inclusive term “animal medication”.
Michelina Pusceddu +5 more
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