Community management of endemic scabies in remote aboriginal communities of northern Australia: low treatment uptake and high ongoing acquisition. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2009 BACKGROUND: Scabies and skin infections are endemic in many Australian Aboriginal communities. There is limited evidence for effective models of scabies treatment in high prevalence settings.
Sophie La Vincente +5 more
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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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PLoS ONE, 2022 Background Scabies is a major global public health issue that might affect people from all socioeconomic levels. Globally, scabies affects more than 200 million people at any time.
Bisrat A. Misganaw +3 more
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A scabies outbreak in the North East Region of Ghana: The necessity for prompt intervention.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020 BackgroundThere is a dearth of data on scabies from Ghana. In September 2019, local health authorities in the East Mamprusi district of northern Ghana received reports of scabies from many parts of the district.
Yaw Ampem Amoako +10 more
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Comparison of topical benzyl benzoate vs. oral ivermectin in treating scabies: A randomized study
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022 Scabies is an itchy, parasitic infection of the skin. Recent reports indicate there is a decreasing efficacy of the standard treatment of choice, topical 5% permethrin cream.
D. Meyersburg +6 more
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A framework for scabies control
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021 Scabies is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that causes a significant health burden, particularly in disadvantaged communities and where there is overcrowding.
Daniel Engelman +23 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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Tropical Parasitology, 2022 Introduction: Scabies has been a continuous health concern in residential institutions including boarding schools in Indonesia. The disease easily spreads in overcrowding residences.
H. Yulfi +2 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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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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