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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, Burns DA, C. Berking, Desch C, E. Sattler, Hinz T, Kligman AM, Longo C, Longo C, M. Braun-Falco, Pellacani G, Sattler EC, Slutsky JB, T. Maier, T. Ruzicka, Welzel J   +15 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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Scabies in Spain? A comprehensive epidemiological picture

PLoS ONE, 2021
Introduction Scabies is a neglected disease stablished worldwide with a fairy well determined incidence. In high-income countries, it often causes outbreaks affecting the residents and staff of institutions and long-term facilities, usually hard to ...
Lidia Redondo-Bravo, B. Fernández-Martínez, Diana Gómez-Barroso, A. Gherasim, M. Garcia-gómez, A. Benito, Z. Herrador   +6 more
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The Political Determination of Gaza's Health System Destruction and Reconstruction and the Limitations of International Medical Deployments

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gaza's health system has been devastated by a confluence of political determinants that long predated the 2023–25 Israeli military assault and were dramatically intensified during it. Using historical, political economy, ethical, and health systems lenses, this article argues that settler colonialism, military occupation, and a protracted ...
Bilal Irfan, Ibrahim Omeish, Abdulwhhab Abu Alamrain, Belal Aldabbour, Arham Ali, Yassar Arain, Abeerah Muhammad, Khansa Irfan, Mohamed Fawaz, Yousef Barakat, Ruba Musallam, Osaama Khan, Karim Fikry, Muhammad Hamza Shah, Mohammed Halimy, Izzeddin Lulu, Tamer Alkurd, Hadeel Obeid, Roberto Sirvent, James Smith   +19 more
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Considerations and Tips for Promoting Skin Barrier Maintenance and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: An Expert Consensus

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Skin changes such as xerosis and pruritus are common complications among diabetes patients and may lead to serious adverse events such as diabetic foot syndrome and amputations. Evidence suggests that daily application of optimal skincare, including gentle cleansers and moisturizers, may help improve skin barrier function, preventing ...
Robert S. Kirsner, Anneke Andriessen, Brian Berman, Natasha Mesinkovska, Heather Woolery‐Lloyd, Lawrence Schachner   +5 more
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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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HUBUNGAN PRAKTEK KEBERSIHAN DIRI DAN PENGGUNAAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI DENGAN KEJADIAN SCABIES PADA PEMULUNG DI TPA BAKUNG BANDAR LAMPUNG [PDF]

, 2007
Penyakit scabies adalah penyakit kulit yang berhubungan dengan sanitasi dan hygiene yang buruk, saat kekurangan air dan tidak adanya sarana pembersih tubuh, kekurangan makan dan hidup berdesak-desakan, didapat terutama di daerah kumuh dengan sanitasi ...
Wardhani , Indria
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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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Store‐and‐Forward Teledermatological Collaboration Between Prisons and University Hospitals in Switzerland

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Dermatological conditions are common but often undertreated, causing unnecessary suffering. Teledermatology offers remote consultations to improve access. Our study analyzed 140 consultations in 125 inmates, mostly male with skin type IV. Itching and pain were frequent symptoms; eczema and scabies were common diagnoses.
Thaadsajini Manivannan, Ephsona Shencoru, Julia Beck, Lukas Schramm, Naomi May Mueller, Elisabeth V. Goessinger, Ralph Braun, Christian Greis   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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