Diverse host-seeking behaviors of skin-penetrating nematodes. [PDF]
PLoS Pathogens, 2014 Skin-penetrating parasitic nematodes infect approximately one billion people worldwide and are responsible for some of the most common neglected tropical diseases.
Michelle L Castelletto +7 more
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Description of a new actinosporean type from South African freshwater [PDF]
, 2004 The 1st report on actinospores described these organisms as parasites related to myxosporeans. For a long time this group of parasites was believed to represent an independent taxonomic entity.
Avenant-Oldewage, Annemarie +2 more
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2018 A ten year retrospective study (1997-2006) was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Epidermal Parasitic Skin Diseases (EPSD) among out-patients from the skin diseases hospital in Maiduguri, Borno state.
A.A. Biu +3 more
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American tegumentary leishmaniasis - a case of therapeutic challenge [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (ATL) is a chronic, non-contagious, infectious disease affecting millions of people worldwide. The timely and proper treatment is of great importance to prevent the disease from progressing to destructive and severe ...
Daíne Vargas Couto +5 more
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Dermatological Diseases in Dogs ‒ A Survey in Veterinary Facilities
Folia Veterinaria, 2023 Skin diseases in dogs are very often the reason for visiting the veterinarian. For the successful management of a dermatological disease, accurate diagnosis, correct setting of the treatment and cooperation of the owner are necessary.
Malinovská Zuzana, Fekeová Laura
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Scabies: Application of the Novel Identify-Isolate-Inform Tool for Detection and Management [PDF]
, 2020 Scabies is a highly contagious, globally prevalent, parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, also known as the itch mite.
Al-Wabel, Abdussalam +7 more
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Allergic Disorders in Africa and Africans: Is it Primarily a Priority? [PDF]
, 2010 In Africa, the burden of some diseases has been a problem for centuries. The spectrum of African diseases includes allergies, infections, nutritional deficiencies, and natural disasters.
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Protozoan diseases – a marginalized threat of modern civilization
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2018 Globalization and the intensification of tourism in tropical and subtropical areas as well as journeys within the framework of military missions often cause the spread and persistence of infectious and parasitic diseases in areas where they previously ...
Marta Sarnowska +5 more
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A Comparison of Diagnosed Skin Diseases between the Years with and without COVID-19 Pandemic
Medicina, 2021 Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has a considerable influence on public health, either directly or indirectly. We investigated outpatient skin disease diagnoses at the dermatology clinic to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on
Wanjarus Roongpisuthipong +2 more
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PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY: A STUDY OF PATTERN OF SKIN DISEASES AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING BASRAH MATERNITY AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL [PDF]
The Medical Journal of Basrah University, 2005 Skin diseases are common among children. However, only few epidemiological surveys are available in the literature. This study was conducted at Basrah Maternity and Children Hospital to determine the spectrum and pattern of skin diseases among children ...
Kathem. K. Al-Rubiay
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