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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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Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series

Parasitology
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (S. scabiei). Common scabies, the most prevalent clinical subtype of scabies, is characterized by pruritus, multiple skin lesions and low mite burden.
Wanchen Li, Lin Song, Tao Guo, Yaliu Wu, Xiaoli Li, Hongfeng Li, Jianjun Li, Simiao Li   +7 more
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The efficacy of sampling strategies for estimating scabies prevalence.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundEstimating community level scabies prevalence is crucial for targeting interventions to areas of greatest need. The World Health Organisation recommends sampling at the unit of households or schools, but there is presently no standardised ...
Nefel Tellioglu, Rebecca H Chisholm, Jodie McVernon, Nicholas Geard, Patricia Therese Campbell   +4 more
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A genomic analysis and transcriptomic atlas of gene expression in Psoroptes ovis reveals feeding- and stage-specific patterns of allergen expression [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Psoroptic mange, caused by infestation with the ectoparasitic mite, Psoroptes ovis, is highly contagious, resulting in intense pruritus and represents a major welfare and economic concern for the livestock industry Worldwide.
Bartley, Kathryn, Burgess, Stewart TG, Down, Rachel E, Dunn, Jackie, Marr, Edward J, Nisbet, Alasdair J, Nunn, Francesca G, Prickett, Jessica C, Rombauts, Stephane, Van de Peer, Yves, Van Leeuwen, Thomas, Weaver, Robert J   +11 more
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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, Harumal, P, McKinnon, M, Walton, Shelley F   +3 more
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Not all scabies come with a… burrow

Dermatology Reports
Dear Editor, Bullous scabies is one of the most rare variant of scabies. Scabies is an itchy skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabies var. hominis. Recently, it was included in the World Health Organization roadmap for neglected tropical diseases from
Pietro Pasquale Cozza, Valeria Falcomatà, Antonino De Caridi, Alessia Chiarello, Antonella Tammaro, Stefano Dastoli   +5 more
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Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Orang Tua Terhadap Kejadian Scabies Pada Anak Prasekolah Di Desa Geneng Sari Kemusu Boyolali [PDF]

, 2013
Penyakit kulit seperti scabies dapat menyerang semua orang, termasuk pada anak-anak. Kebiasaan bermain di luar rumah dan tidak memperhatikan kebersihan tempat bermain, menjadikan resiko terkena scabies meningkat. Kurangnya pengetahuan orang tua terhadap
, Endang Zulaicha, S.Kp, , Irdawati, S.Kp, Ns., MSi., Med, Suyitno, Titon Pangestu   +2 more
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Norwegian scabies [PDF]

QJM, 2013
Norwegian scabies is a severe form of scabies infestation, which usually occurs in people who are immunosuppressed, severely physically incapacitated or elderly. Unlike classical scabies, it is characterized by a plethora of mites on the skin surface and also affects the scalp, face, back and the periungual folds.
Bassi, A., Arunachalam, M., Galeone, M., Scarfi, F., Difonzo, E. M.   +4 more
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Scabies as a part of the World Health Organization roadmap for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030: what we know and what we need to do for global control

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021
Background Scabies is an under-recognized global health problem with an unacceptably high prevalence in many settings worldwide. Fortunately, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formally designated scabies as a neglected tropical disease in 2017, in ...
Amal A. El-Moamly
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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.
A. NALABANDA, J. A. CASSELL, K. A. HEWITT, Lapeere   +3 more
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