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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, George, David, Graham, Kirsty, Sparagano, Olivier   +3 more
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Prevalence and determinants of scabies: A global systematic review and meta‐analysis

medRxiv
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
Saptorshi Gupta, S. Thornley, Arthur J Morris, G. Sundborn, Cameron Grant   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Risk factors associated with scabies infestation among primary schoolchildren in a low socio-economic area in southeast of Iran

BMC Pediatrics, 2021
Background Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that burrows under the skin. It is a major health problem in tropical areas, largely affecting children. Scabies is common and highly contagious and in schoolchildren
Alireza Sanei-Dehkordi, M. Soleimani-Ahmadi, M. Zare, S. Jaberhashemi   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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, Bastos, Pedro Mendes, Ferreira, João, Leal-Filipe, Paulo, Oliveira, André Laureano, Pimenta, Rita, Soares-de-Almeida, Luís   +6 more
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Scabies: Immunopathogenesis and pathological changes

Parasitology Research
Scabies is an itchy skin disease caused by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes scabiei. During their lifespan, the female mites invade the stratum corneum and create tunnels, in which they reside, move, feed, deposit fecal pellets, and lay eggs.
Mahmoud Shafeik Sharaf
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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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The disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), prevalence and incidence of scabies, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Background Current literature lacks a recent global analysis of scabies. This study aims to analyze the burden and epidemiological characteristics of scabies using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study.
Jiajia Li, Zehu Liu, Xiujiao Xia
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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., Boylan S.A., Champness W.C., Delic V., Errington J., Flardh K., Haldenwang W.G., Homerova D., Hopwood D.A., Kalman S., Karmazyn-Campelli C., Kelemen G.H., Kieser T., Lee E.J., Masuda E.S., Mendez C., Merrick M.J., Nodwell J.R., Price C.W., Sun J., Wildermuth H., Willey J.   +21 more
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Escalating Threat of Drug-Resistant Human Scabies: Current Insights and Future Directions

Journal of Clinical Medicine
Background: Scabies is a prevalent dermatological condition with significant public health implications. The recent rise in drug-resistant scabies presents new challenges for effective disease management and control.
Thierry Simonart, X. Lam Hoai
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source