Mechanisms of pyrethroid resistance in the dengue mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti: target site insensitivity, penetration, and metabolism. [PDF]
Aedes aegypti is the major vector of yellow and dengue fevers. After 10 generations of adult selection, an A. aegypti strain (SP) developed 1650-fold resistance to permethrin, which is one of the most widely used pyrethroid insecticides for mosquito ...
Shinji Kasai +6 more
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Domestic dog ownership in Iran is a risk factor for human infection with Leishmania infantum. [PDF]
One explanation proposed for the widespread failure to control zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis by culling infected domestic dogs is that wild canids or humans play significant roles in transmission.
Davies, Clive R +4 more
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Comparison of Permethrin and Fipronil Toxicity against German Cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) Strains [PDF]
Control of insect pests of agriculture, economic, and medical importance usually focuses on the use of insecticides. The susceptibility levels of eleven strains of German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.), were compared with a standard susceptible ...
H Nasirian +7 more
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Permethrin (PER) is widely employed as the most frequently used type I synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Despite its worldwide application, reports of pediatric toxicity following permethrin administration are scarce.
Hesam Adin Atashi +5 more
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Efficacy of Three Insecticides Applied to Bark to Control \u3ci\u3eAgrilus Planipennis\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) [PDF]
Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is a serious exotic pest of ash (Fraxinus) trees in North America. In 2003 and 2004, we tested the efficacy of different insecticides sprayed on the bark of cut ash logs ...
Haack, Robert A, Petrice, Toby R
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Insecticide resistance and the future of malaria control in Zambia. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: In line with the Global trend to improve malaria control efforts a major campaign of insecticide treated net distribution was initiated in 1999 and indoor residual spraying with DDT or pyrethroids was reintroduced in 2000 in Zambia.
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Chorioptes texanus causing mange in goats: comparison of two therapeutic protocols#
Out of 34 caprine dermatological cases examined, 12 were detected positive for Chorioptes texanus. Pruritus, alopecia, crusts, thickening, wrinkling, cracks and fissures on legs, axillae, inguinal region and perineal region were the symptoms noticed in ...
Chaithanya Chandran +6 more
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Comparative in vitro evaluation of contact activity of fluralaner, spinosad, phoxim, propoxur, permethrin and deltamethrin against the northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum. [PDF]
BackgroundNorthern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of both feral birds and poultry, particularly chicken layers and breeders.
Flochlay-Sigognault, Annie +5 more
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Factors Affecting Topical Treatment Success in Pediatric Scabies Cases: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Scabies is a common disease affecting the pediatric population. Treatment failure and relapses are frequent. Objectives: We aimed to define factors affecting topical treatment success in pediatric scabies patients.
Muazzez Çiğdem Oba +5 more
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Comparative Study of Efficacy of Oral Ivermectin Versus Some Topical Antiscabies Drugs in the Treatment of Scabies [PDF]
Background: The conventionally used topical antiscabetics have poor compliance. Ivermectin, an oral antiparasitic drug, has been shown to be an effective scabicide and could be a useful substitute.
Pramod Kumar Manjhi +3 more
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