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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Chorioptic mange is a challenging condition to treat due to the superficial locations of the nonhematophagous mite Chorioptes bovis, and while topical acaricides are recommended, the clinical feature relapses are frequent. In a double‐blinded clinical trial, three randomized groups of Spanish‐Breton horses (n = 32) naturally infected with C.
Juan D. Carbonell +7 more
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Epidemiology of sarcoptic mange in free-ranging vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna): a cross-sectional study in Andean highland communities in Peru [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia VeterináriaSarcoptic mange or scabies is a contagious parasitic skin disease that affects a wide range of domestic and wildlife species. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence, molecular identification, and characteristics of sarcoptic ...
Marcos Enrique Serrano-Martínez +9 more
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Ectoparasites of Camels (Camelus dromedaries) in Afar Pastoral Areas of Ethiopia
Veterinary Medicine International, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Camel external parasites are important health problems that have the potential to affect camel welfare and productivity. A cross‐sectional study using ectoparasitic examination and key informant interviews was done in camels (Camelus dromedarius) in some districts of Afar region, Northeast Ethiopia, to investigate major external parasites and to ...
Angesom Hadush Desta +1 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background In Spain, sarcoptic mange was first described in native wildlife in 1987 in Cazorla Natural Park, causing the death of nearly 95% of the local native population of Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica).
Barbara Moroni +16 more
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VIEW, Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2024.In this review the authors highlight the potential of biomimetic nanoparticles, coated with cellular membranes or extracellular vesicles, with a view to different applications at the skin level, such as melanoma, acne, wound healing, and even in the treatment of bacterial infections, the latter being a very important aspect relevant given the growing ...
Ana Macário‐Soares +12 more
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Evaluation of acaricide treatments to experimentally reduce winter tick load on moose
Wildlife Society Bulletin, Volume 48, Issue 4, December 2024.We experimentally reduced winter tick load on moose calves by testing the effectiveness of two acaricide treatments: topical permethrin (5% alone) and a combination of topical permethrin (44%) and orally administered fluralaner (25 mg/kg). We resighted moose calves through recaptures, necropsies or spring flyovers.
Delphine De Pierre +5 more
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Sarcoptes infestation in two miniature pigs with zoonotic transmission – a case report
BMC Veterinary Research, 2018 Background Scabies is a contagious skin disease rarely described in miniature pigs. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, a zoonotic transfer from infected pet pigs to humans has not been reported previously. Case presentation This case report describes
Alexander Grahofer +3 more
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Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of scabies
International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 63, Issue 12, Page 1642-1656, December 2024.Abstract Scabies, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis mite burrowing into the skin, is a highly contagious disease characterized by intense nocturnal itching. Its global impact is considerable, affecting more than 200 million individuals annually and posing significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide.
Soner Uzun +24 more
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Prevalence and determinants of scabies: A global systematic review and meta‐analysis
Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 12, Page 1006-1017, December 2024.Abstract Objectives Scabies is a neglected skin disease that disproportionately affects people from resource poor and overcrowded countries. Global data on prevalence and risk factors are limited. This article aims to estimate the global burden of scabies and identifies the risks associated with it.
Saptorshi Gupta +4 more
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Sarcoptic mange in wild quichua porcupines (Coendou quichua Thomas, 1899) in Colombia
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2018 The Quichua porcupine (Coendou quichua) is a neotropical rodent with uncertain taxonomic and conservation status. Two Quichua porcupines with severe hyperkeratosis and alopecia were found in the Magdalena River Basin of Colombia.
Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo +4 more
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