Comparative immune responses against Psoroptes ovis in two cattle breeds with different susceptibility to mange [PDF]
, 2015 The sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis, is a major problem in the beef cattle industry, especially in Belgian Blue (BB) cattle. This breed is naturally more predisposed to psoroptic mange but reasons for this high susceptibility remain unknown.
Chiers, Koen +9 more
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Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023 Background. Scabies is an ectoparasitic, highly contagious skin disease caused by a human itch mite infes‑ tation of the skin, and it is the leading cause of morbidity and disease burden in developing countries.
Sagni C. Jira +2 more
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Scabies in dermatovenerologist practice: a clinical case of delayed diagnosis in a patient with chronic dermatosis. Case report [PDF]
Consilium MedicumDespite the current approaches to diagnostics and treatment, regulatory documentation and guidelines, the diagnosis of scabies can often be delayed.
Marina A. Ufimceva +5 more
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Scabies and Bacterial Superinfection among American Samoan Children, 2011-2012. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Scabies, a highly pruritic and contagious mite infestation of the skin, is endemic among tropical regions and causes a substantial proportion of skin disease among lower-income countries.
Laura Edison +7 more
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Relative Effectiveness of Gamexan and Permethrine as Anti-Scabies, Controlling for Gender and Personal Hygiene Education [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Prevalence of scabies remained high in slum areas and certain communities (e.g. religious boarding school). Incidence of scabies is associated with poor personal hygiene. Scabies is curable.
Murti, B. (Bhisma) +2 more
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Dementia-specific risks of scabies: Retrospective epidemiologic analysis of an unveiled nosocomial outbreak in Japan from 1989–90 [PDF]
, 2005 Background: Although senile dementia patients in long-term care facilities are at leading risk of scabies, the epidemiologic characteristics of this disease have yet to be fully clarified.
Masae Tsutsumi +2 more
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Scabies: Application of the Novel Identify-Isolate-Inform Tool for Detection and Management [PDF]
, 2020 Scabies is a highly contagious, globally prevalent, parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, also known as the itch mite.
Al-Wabel, Abdussalam +7 more
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Scabies epidemiology in health care centers for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022 BackgroundScabies is a global health concern disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as refugees and asylum seekers. Greece is a main point of entry in Europe for refugees, but epidemiological data on scabies in this population are ...
Christina Louka +5 more
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Scabies outbreaks in residential care homes: factors associated with late recognition, burden and impact. A mixed methods study in England [PDF]
, 2014 Scabies is an important public health problem in residential care homes. Delayed diagnosis contributes to outbreaks, which may be prolonged and difficult to control.
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Scabies and risk of skin sores in remote Australian Aboriginal communities: A self-controlled case series study. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018 BACKGROUND:Skin sores caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS) infection are a major public health problem in remote Aboriginal communities. Skin sores are often associated with scabies, which is evident in scabies intervention programs where a significant ...
Phyo Thu Zar Aung +10 more
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