A novel compartment, the 'subqpical stem' of the aerial hyphae, is the location of a sigN-dependent, developmentally distinct transcription in Streptomyces coelicolor. [PDF]
, 2007 Streptomyces coelicolor has nine SigB-like RNA polymerase sigma factors, several of them implicated in morphological differentiation and/or responses to different stresses. One of the nine, SigN, is the focus of this article.
Bignell D.R. +21 more
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Clinical diagnosis and treatment of scabies, a neglected tropical disease
South African Family Practice, 2021 Scabies is a parasitic infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. It is common in tropical areas, including the sub-tropical areas of Southern Africa. Predisposing factors are overcrowding, poor personal hygiene, low socio-
Hendrick M. Motswaledi
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Present and future potential of plant-derived products to control arthropods of veterinary and medical significance [PDF]
, 2014 The use of synthetic pesticides and repellents to target pests of veterinary and medical significance is becoming increasingly problematic. One alternative approach employs the bioactive attributes of plant-derived products (PDPs). These are particularly
Finn, Robert +3 more
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Reflectance confocal microscopy for the diagnosis of skin infections and infestations [PDF]
, 2020 Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a noninvasive real-time imaging technique that has been widely used for the diagnosis of skin cancer. More recently, it has been reported as a useful tool for the diagnosis and management of several inflammatory ...
Arzberger, Edith +6 more
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High-Definition Optical Coherence Tomography for the in vivo Detection of Demodex Mites [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Demodex mites are involved in different skin diseases and are commonly detected by skin scrape tests or superficial biopsies. A new high-definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT) with high lateral and axial resolution in a horizontal ...
Askin U +15 more
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Tropical Medicine and Health, 2023 Background In 2020, scabies were integrated into the WHO roadmap for neglected tropical diseases, aimed at ending the negligence to realize the SDGs.
Fekadie Melese +9 more
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Paediatrics & Child Health, 2015 Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by a mite. It causes significant global morbidity, with an estimated 300 million cases annually. Although it can affect individuals at any socioeconomic level, individuals who live in poverty or in overcrowded conditions are at much higher risk for scabies. Lack of local expertise can result in failure to
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First documentation of in vivo and in vitro ivermectin resistance in Sarcoptes scabiei [PDF]
, 2004 Ivermectin is increasingly being used to treat scabies, especially crusted (Norwegian) scabies. However, treatment failures, recrudescence, and reinfection can occur, even after multiple doses.
Currie, Bart John +3 more
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Community perceptions of free-roaming dogs and management practices in villages at the periphery of a protected area in Bhutan [PDF]
, 2020 In Bhutan, free-roamingdogs pose health hazards to human, livestock, andwildlife. Understanding the perceptions and practices of local communitiesregarding free-roaming dogs is important to mitigate negative impacts. A community-based study was conducted
De Garine-Wichatitsky, Michel +4 more
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Spontaneous Resolution of Delusional Infestation Upon Eliminating Social Isolation: A Case Report
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Delusional infestation (DI) is a psychiatric condition involving a false belief of parasitic infection. A 79‐year‐old woman with persistent pruritus and scabies delusion refused antipsychotics but improved after relocating to assisted living.
Veranca Shah, Jesse J. Keller
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