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Spatial modeling of the spread of scabies and environmental sanitation as a risk factor among schoolchildren: a case-control study

Universa Medicina, 2020
BACKGROUND Scabies is a World Health Organization neglected tropical disease common in children in low-and middle-income countries. The prevalence of scabies, especially in tropical countries, is still quite high at more than 200 million cases per year.
Yudhi Wibowo, Nendyah Roestijawati, Diah Krisnansari, Agoes Y Purnomo   +3 more
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Role of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage in Uremic Pruritus and Infection in Hemodialysis Patients

International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 10, Page 1833-1838, October 2025.
Schematic representation showing the association between Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage and increased prevalence and severity of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients, along with a potential link to subsequent infection risk. ABSTRACT Background While Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a well‐recognized concern in hemodialysis (HD) patients,
Mei‐Ju Ko, Jenny Chiang, Chun‐Hsing Liao, Wan‐Chuan Tsai, Ping‐Hsiu Tsai, Le‐Yin Hsu, Fang‐Yeh Chu, Yen‐Ling Chiu, Hon‐Yen Wu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Crusted scabies; a 2-year prospective study from the Northern Territory of Australia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
BackgroundScabies is listed as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization. Crusted scabies affects vulnerable and immunosuppressed individuals and is highly contagious because of the enormous number of Sarcoptes scabiei mites present ...
Tasnim Hasan, Victoria L Krause, Christian James, Bart J Currie   +3 more
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Neem (Azadirachta indica): A Miracle Herb; Panacea for All Ailments

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.
This comprehensive review highlights the diverse phytochemicals derived from neem leaves, extraction techniques, and their medicinal value in the treatment of multiple medical conditions. This miraculous plant has significant potential for enhanced effectiveness.
Tabussam Tufail, Huma Bader Ul Ain, Aiman Ijaz, Muhammad Adnan Nasir, Ali Ikram, Sana Noreen, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Muhammed Adem Abdullahi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epiluminescence microscopy: A new approach to in vivo detection of sarcoptes scabiei [PDF]

, 1997
Background: The usual methods of scabies diagnosis include microscopic identification of the mites and their eggs and feces in skin scrapings. In many cases, the results of microscopic examination can be negative owing to the low number of parasites ...
Argenziano G, Delfino M, Fabbrocini G
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tungiasis Among Selected Regions of Ethiopia: A Meta‐Analysis

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tungiasis, caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans, is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) with substantial health and socioeconomic burdens in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of tungiasis and identify associated risk factors in
Abayeneh Girma, Indiris Abdu
wiley   +1 more source

An Aspartic Protease of the Scabies Mite Sarcoptes scabiei Is Involved in the Digestion of Host Skin and Blood Macromolecules [PDF]

, 2013
BackgroundScabies is a disease of worldwide significance, causing considerable morbidity in both humans and other animals. The scabies mite Sarcoptes scabiei burrows into the skin of its host, obtaining nutrition from host skin and blood.
Fischer, Katja, Holt, Deborah C., Mahmood, Wajahat, Viberg, Linda T., Walton, Shelley F.   +4 more
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Our World Is Changing—Global Epidemiologic and Etiologic Perspectives in Dermatology

JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 4, Issue S1, Page S5-S14, September 2025.
ABSTRACT The burden of dermatologic conditions is increasing worldwide and this rise is closely related to the interplay between epidemiologic trends and etiologic influences. The global population is experiencing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of older people.
Henry W. Lim, Sergio Schalka, Pascale Guitera, Leihong F. Xiang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proliferative and neoplastic aural pinna masses in a collection of African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei)

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025.
Abstract This case series describes aural lesions occurring in five African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) residing at a single zoological institution in southern California. Age of onset ranged from 3 to 7 years. Lesions occurred as single or multiple masses on one or both ears. A single case also developed a nasal mass.
Amanda Burke, Alison Righton, Tess Rooney, Matt Marinkovich, Garrett Fraess   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of the Skin Personal Hygiene Modules as Health Education Media Against Knowledge in Prevention of Skabies [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Scabies is often called body lice caused by mites Sarcoptes scabei. Scabies is often overlooked because it is not life-threatening so the priority for treatment is low, but chronic and severe scabies can cause dangerous complications (Harahap,
Ainiyah, N. (Nur), Wijayanti, L. (Lono)
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