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Comparative Study of Efficacy of Oral Ivermectin Versus Some Topical Antiscabies Drugs in the Treatment of Scabies [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
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, Rani Indira Sinha, Manish Kumar, Kumari Indu Sinha   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Environmental Microparticles on Insect Olfaction

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Terrestrial insects underpin key ecosystem services, including pollination, herbivory regulation, decomposition, nutrient cycling, and disease control. These functions depend on chemical communication that guides insects to food, mates, hosts, shelters, and oviposition sites while helping them avoid threats.
Steve B. S. Baleba, Danube K. N. Wandji, Yves H. Tchiechoua, Komi Mensah Agboka, Iman B. Hassaballa, Victor O. Omondi, Beatrice T. Nganso, Saliou Niassy, Souleymane Diallo, Merid N. Getahun   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Commercial Product Based on Metarhizium Anisopliae Affects Survival, Midgut Morphology, and Behavior in the Stingless Bee Scaptotrigona depilis (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Brazilian social stingless bees are important pollinators and producers of honey, wax, royal jelly, propolis, and other products. These species are experiencing a population decline, attributed to different factors, such as the excessive use of pesticides.
Andressa Santoro, Daiani Rodrigues Moreira, Talita Aparecida Tódora Santana, Wingly Santos Beltrame, Nathalia Rodrigues da Silva de Carvalho, Breno Gabriel da Silva, Gustavo Henrique de Souza, Livia Bracht, Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis Gigliolli, Maria Claudia Colla Ruvolo Takasusuki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imaging and quantitative analysis of insecticide in mosquito net fibers using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS).

PLoS ONE, 2018
Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) analysis was used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the distribution of permethrin insecticide on the surfaces and interiors of Olyset long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) fibers.
Stephen C Smith, Chuanzhen Zhou, Fred A Stevie, Roberto Garcia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Balancing Forage Production, Seed Yield, and Pest Management in the Perennial Sunflower Silphium integrifolium (Asteraceae)

Agronomy, 2020
The perennial sunflower Silphium integrifolium Michx. (Asteraceae), also known as silflower, is a prospective dual-purpose forage plus grain crop. Pre-flowering biomass harvest for animal feed and the subsequent delay in plant growth and anthesis has the
Alejandra E. Vilela, Luciana González-Paleo, Damián A. Ravetta, Ebony G. Murrell, David L. Van Tassel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Content analysis of TikTok videos about tick prevention methods for dogs and cats

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Social media is a major source of pet health information. On platforms such as TikTok, algorithm‐driven recommendations may expose users to health‐related content even without active searching. This study described tick prevention videos on TikTok.
Heidi Jim, Jongseo Kim, Ivana Blagojevic, Kelsey L. Spence   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Joint toxicity of sediment-associated permethrin and cadmium to Chironomus dilutus: The role of bioavailability and enzymatic activities

, 2015
Pyrethroid insecticides and metals commonly co-occurred in sediment and caused toxicity to benthic organisms jointly. To improve accuracy in assessing risk of the sediments contaminated by insecticides and metals, it is of great importance to understand ...
Chen, Xin, Li, Huizhen, You, Jing
core   +1 more source

Protection of Mahogany Wood (Swietenia macrophylla King) from Dry Wood Termite (Cryptotermes cynocephalus Light) Using Permethrin Dipping Treatment [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) wood from community forests is widely utilised in construction and furniture manufacturing due to its aesthetic qualities and strength.
Inayah Ziyadatil, Listyanto Tomy
doaj   +1 more source

Scabies Referrals to a New Zealand Dermatology Service: Recognition, Treatment and Persistent Symptoms

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Scabies remains an important public health issue in New Zealand, particularly amongst socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. This study evaluated scabies‐related referrals to a regional dermatology service, including treatment patterns, symptom persistence, and equity outcomes.
Baraa Abuharbid, Karen Koch, Amanda Oakley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic Pruritic Papular Eruption in an Elderly Man

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Filipe Monteiro, Inês Tribolet‐Abreu, Gustavo Almeida‐Silva, Inês Amaral, Ivânia Soares, Sónia Fernandes, Joana Antunes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source