Publications
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| [sarcoptic mange: report of an outbreak in a family and their pet]. | scabies caused by the genus sarcoptes scabiei var canis is a prevalent infection in dogs and affects abandoned, malnourished and overcrowded animals, causing hair loss and an intensely pruritic crusting dermatitis. in humans the manifestation is a self-limiting pruritic dermatitis, but persistent cases are described. an outbreak of sarcoptic mange is reported in a family group (seven people, including a 5 month infant and his mother). the infective source was their own house dog who was taken fr ... | 2014 | 24740774 |
| immune response induced by candidate sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi dna vaccine encoding paramyosin in mice. | sarcoptes scabiei is the causal agent of the highly contagious disease sarcoptic mange (scabies) that affects animals and humans worldwide. an increasing number of cases of treatment failure is being reported because of drug resistance. the development of a specific vaccine would be a sustainable option for control of this disease. in this study, we cloned and expressed a s. scabiei gene encoding paramyosin (par) and investigated the immune response elicited by dna encoding par in mice. the abil ... | 2014 | 24729069 |
| abul- hasan al-tabari: a review of his views and works. | abul-hasan al-tabari was a 10th century persian physician born in tabaristan. he was a creative and innovative physician who avoided emulating treatments without investigating and examining them. tabari was an encyclopedist and had a holistic view to medicine. investigation of the views of this great persian scholar indicated that his scientific and moral characteristics contain: paying adequate attention to philosophy and medical ethics, citing other scholars' works, attention to the necessity ... | 2014 | 24724609 |
| isolated itching of the genitals. | a 38-year-old man, returned from ivory coast 2 months ago and presented with a 3-month history of pruritus exclusively on the scrotum. itching was continuous during the day and no pruritus was described in his wife and son. clinical examination of the genitals revealed several nodules on the scrotum, a chancrous lesion was seen on the penis, and multiple excoriations were noted. dermoscopy exam with a dermatoscope of the whole body was performed and no papules, nodules, or burrow were found. mic ... | 2014 | 24696404 |
| primary and secondary experimental infestation of rabbits (oryctolagus cuniculus) with sarcoptes scabiei from a wild rabbit: factors determining resistance to reinfestation. | studies of sarcoptic mange and immunity are hampered by lack of mite sources and natural infestation models. we have investigated the clinical and pathological signs, specific igg response and acquired immunity in naïve new zealand white rabbits (oryctolagus cuniculus) experimentally infested with sarcoptes scabiei originally isolated from a clinically affected free-living european wild rabbit. twenty rabbits were infested using two methods, direct contact for a 24 h period with a seeder rabbit ... | 2014 | 24690250 |
| control of scabies outbreaks in an italian hospital: an information-centered management strategy. | scabies is a dermatologic infestation caused by sarcoptes scabiei. in industrialized countries, hospitals and other health structures can sometimes be hit. the optimal management of scabies outbreaks still has to be established, mass prophylaxis being one possible option. | 2014 | 24581020 |
| interventions for preventing the spread of infestation in close contacts of people with scabies. | scabies, caused by sarcoptes scabiei variety hominis or the human itch mite, is a common parasitic infection. while anyone can become infected, it causes significant morbidity in immunocompromised hosts and it spreads easily between human hosts where there is overcrowding or poor sanitation. the most common symptom reported is itch which is worse at night. as the symptoms are attributed to an allergic reaction to the mite, symptoms usually develop between four to six weeks after primary infectio ... | 2014 | 24566946 |
| vaccine against scabies: necessity and possibility. | scabies is an infectious disease that is endemic in poorly resourced communities, and also common in industrialized countries. although the disease, which is caused by infestation of sarcoptes scabiei, is generally mild, the need for a vaccine against s. scabiei is proposed. the immunological mechanisms that control s. scabiei infection are discussed and the current status of scabies vaccine development reviewed. future directions for scabies vaccine development are also addressed. | 2014 | 24476932 |
| scabies mites alter the skin microbiome and promote growth of opportunistic pathogens in a porcine model. | the resident skin microbiota plays an important role in restricting pathogenic bacteria, thereby protecting the host. scabies mites (sarcoptes scabiei) are thought to promote bacterial infections by breaching the skin barrier and excreting molecules that inhibit host innate immune responses. epidemiological studies in humans confirm increased incidence of impetigo, generally caused by staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes, secondary to the epidermal infestation with the parasitic mite ... | 2014 | 24875186 |
| ectoparasites infestation of free-ranging hedgehog (etelerix algirus) in north western libya. | the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ectoparasites in hedgehogs (etelerix algirus) in north western region of libya. seventy hedgehogs were sampled, and 39 (55.7%) were infested with external parasites. a total of 44 ticks, 491 fleas were collected from the infested hedgehogs and four species of ectoparasites were identified, one mite (sarcoptes scabiei), one tick (rhipicephalus appendiculatus) and two fleas (xenopsylla cheopis and ctenocephalides canis). for ectoparasites, 10/3 ... | 2014 | 26623333 |
| parasitic infections based on 320 clinical samples submitted to hanyang university, korea (2004-2011). | we analyzed 320 clinical samples of parasitic infections submitted to the department of environmental biology and medical parasitology, hanyang university from january 2004 to june 2011. they consisted of 211 nematode infections, 64 trematode or cestode infections, 32 protozoan infections, and 13 infections with arthropods. the nematode infections included 67 cases of trichuriasis, 62 of anisakiasis (anisakis sp. and pseudoterranova decipiens), 40 of enterobiasis, and 24 of ascariasis, as well a ... | 2014 | 24850969 |
| acaricidal properties of an ailanthus altissima bark extract against psoroptes cuniculi and sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi in vitro. | the potential acaricidal properties of an ailanthus altissima bark extract were assessed against two common species of animal ectoparasitic mites, psoroptes cuniculi and sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi, in vitro. a. altissima bark extract was obtained by ethanol thermal circumfluence and tested at four concentrations (1.0, 0.5, 0.25 and 0.125 g/ml) on mites collected from rabbits. compared to the fenvalerate treatment group, the a. altissima bark exhibited significant acaricidal properties for b ... | 2014 | 24052400 |
| the parasitic fauna of the european bison (bison bonasus) (linnaeus, 1758) and their impact on the conservation. part 1. the summarising list of parasites noted. | during the current century, 88 species of parasites have been recorded in bison bonasus. these are 22 species of protozoa (trypanosoma wrublewskii, t. theileri, giardia sp., sarcocystis cruzi, s. hirsuta, s. hominis, s. fusiformis, neospora caninum, toxoplasma gondii, cryptosporidium sp., eimeria cylindrica, e. subspherica, e. bovis, e. zuernii, e. canadensis, e. ellipsoidalis, e. alabamensis, e. bukidnonensis, e. auburnensis, e. pellita, e. brasiliensis, babesia divergens), 4 trematodes species ... | 2014 | 25119348 |
| infections with cardiopulmonary and intestinal helminths and sarcoptic mange in red foxes from two different localities in denmark. | monitoring parasitic infections in the red fox is essential for obtaining baseline knowledge on the spread of diseases of veterinary and medical importance. in this study, screening for cardiopulmonary and intestinal helminths and sarcoptic mange (sarcoptes scabiei) was done on 118 foxes originating from two distinct localities in denmark, (copenhagen) greater area and southern jutland. fifteen parasite species were recorded in 116 foxes (98.3%), nine parasitic species are of zoonotic potential. ... | 2014 | 24570055 |
| genetic epidemiology and pathology of raccoon-derived sarcoptes mites from urban areas of germany. | the raccoon, procyon lotor (carnivora: procyonidae), is an invasive species that is spreading throughout europe, in which germany represents its core area. here, raccoons mostly live in rural regions, but some urban populations are already established, such as in the city of kassel, or are starting to build up, such as in berlin. the objective of this study was to investigate sarcoptes (sarcoptiformes: sarcoptidae) infections in racoons in these two urban areas and to identify the putative origi ... | 2014 | 25171612 |
| parasitic scabies mites and associated bacteria joining forces against host complement defence. | scabies is a ubiquitous and contagious skin disease caused by the parasitic mite sarcoptes scabiei epidemiological studies have identified scabies as a causative agent for secondary skin infections caused by staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes. this is an important notion, as such bacterial infections can lead to serious downstream life-threatening complications. as the complement system is the first line of host defence that confronts invading pathogens, both the mite and bacteria ... | 2014 | 25081184 |
| a scabies mite serpin interferes with complement-mediated neutrophil functions and promotes staphylococcal growth. | scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the parasitic mite sarcoptes scabiei. the disease is highly prevalent worldwide and known to predispose to secondary bacterial infections, in particular by streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus. reports of scabies patients co-infected with methicillin resistant s. aureus (mrsa) pose a major concern for serious down-stream complications. we previously reported that a range of complement inhibitors secreted by the mites promoted the growth ... | 2014 | 24945501 |
| effective treatment for improving the survival rate of raccoon dogs infected with sarcoptes scabiei. | sarcoptes scabiei is one of the important external parasites. although ivermectin is the recommended treatment, many raccoon dogs (nyctereutes procyonoides) that were rescued and brought to the kanazawa zoological gardens (yokohama, japan) have died because of s. scabiei, even after receiving single ivermectin treatment. therefore, supportive treatment should be required. the present study revealed the number of animals that survived was greater after the administration of ivermectin along with ... | 2014 | 24813465 |
| preliminary molecular characterizations of sarcoptes scaibiei (acari: sarcoptidae) from farm animals in egypt. | little is known about the genetic diversity of sarcoptes scabiei mites in farm animals in egypt. in this study, we characterized s. scabiei in 25 skin scrapes from water buffalo, cattle, sheep, and rabbits at the nuclear marker its2 and mitochondrial markers cox1 and 16s rrna. sequences of the its2 showed no host segregation or geographical isolation, whereas those of the mitochondrial cox1 and 16s rrna genes indicated the presence of both host-adapted and geographically segregated populations o ... | 2014 | 24728386 |
| studies on the acaricidal mechanism of the active components from neem (azadirachta indica) oil against sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi. | octadecanoic acid-3,4-tetrahydrofuran diester, isolated from neem (azadirachta indica) oil, exhibited potent acaricidal activity against sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi. in this paper, the acaricidal mechanism of octadecanoic acid-3,4-tetrahydrofuran diester against sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi was evaluated based on pathologic histology and enzyme activities. the results showed that after compound treatment for 24h at a concentration of 20mg/ml, the lesions of mites were prominent under tran ... | 2014 | 24974121 |
| treatment and control of bovine sarcoptic and psoroptic mange infestation with ivermectin long-acting injectable (ivomec(®) gold). | the efficacy of ivermectin long-acting injection (ivm lai, ivomec® gold, merial; 3.15 % ivermectin w/v) formulation was evaluated in cattle with induced sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis or psoroptes ovis infestations. a total of 64 cattle were included in this series of four studies, with 16 animals per study. approximately, 8 weeks following initial induced mite infestation, cattle were allocated to treatment groups based on decreasing pre-treatment bodyweights. treatments (saline (control) or ivm ... | 2015 | 25399813 |
| first detection of sarcoptes scabiei from domesticated pig (sus scrofa) and genetic characterization of s. scabiei from pet, farm and wild hosts in israel. | in this report we describe for the first time the detection of sarcoptes scabiei type suis mites on domestic pigs in israel and examine its genetic variation compared with s. sabiei from other hosts. microscopic examination of skin samples from s. scabiei-infested pigs (sus scrofa domesticus) revealed all developmental stages of s. scabiei. to detect genetic differences between s. scabiei from different hosts, samples obtained from pig, rabbits (orictolagus cuniculus), fox (vulpes vulpes), jacka ... | 2015 | 26002310 |
| coexistence of two different genotypes of sarcoptes scabiei derived from companion dogs and wild raccoon dogs in gifu, japan: the genetic evidence for transmission between domestic and wild canids. | sarcoptes scabiei is the causal agent of sarcoptic mange in domestic/companion dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and raccoon dogs (nyctereutes procyonoides). although there have been successful cases of experimental transmission of s. scabiei from mangy wild canidae hosts to healthy dogs, and suspected cases of transmission between raccoon dogs and companion dogs, no clear-cut evidence has been obtained. in the present study, the genetic relationships between sarcoptes mites from raccoon dogs and co ... | 2015 | 26165631 |
| social living mitigates the costs of a chronic illness in a cooperative carnivore. | infection risk is assumed to increase with social group size, and thus be a cost of group living. we assess infection risk and costs with respect to group size using data from an epidemic of sarcoptic mange (sarcoptes scabiei) among grey wolves (canis lupus). we demonstrate that group size does not predict infection risk and that individual costs of infection, in terms of reduced survival, can be entirely offset by having sufficient numbers of pack-mates. infected individuals experience increase ... | 2015 | 25983011 |
| involvement of two genetic lineages of sarcoptes scabiei mites in a local mange epizootic of wild mammals in japan. | similar to wild mammals on the continents, mange caused by the mange mite, sarcoptes scabiei (acari: sarcoptidae) is spreading in wild mammals in most of japan. we collected crusted or alopetic skin from 120 raccoon dogs (nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus), three raccoons (procyon lotor), six japanese badgers (meles anakuma), one japanese marten (martes melampus), one stray dog (canis lupus familiaris), four wild boars (sus scrofa leucomystax), and one japanese serow (capricornis crispus), mai ... | 2015 | 25397999 |
| sarcoptic mange breaks up bottom-up regulation of body condition in a large herbivore population. | both parasitic load and resource availability can impact individual fitness, yet little is known about the interplay between these parameters in shaping body condition, a key determinant of fitness in wild mammals inhabiting seasonal environments. | 2015 | 26546209 |
| reflectance confocal microscopy in infectious diseases. | in vivo reflectance confocal microscope (rcm) is a high-resolution non-invasive imaging technique that was initially focused on the diagnosis of skin cancers. a rising number of other indications have been later described for the diagnosis and management of inflammatory and infectious dermatological disorders. rcm can identify cutaneous parasites that are not visible to naked eye such as sarcoptes scabiei and demodex folliculorum and it allows to better identify the different body parts of bigge ... | 2015 | 26129682 |
| evaluation of an elisa using recombinant ssλ20δb3 antigen for the serological diagnosis of sarcoptes scabiei infestation in domestic and wild rabbits. | an elisa, based on the sarcoptes scabiei ssλ20δb3 inmunodominant antigen, was evaluated for the detection of antibodies to s. scabiei in experimentally infested (n=10), farm (n=109), and wild (n=78) rabbit sera. the s. scabiei antigen ssλ20δb3, a major structural protein present over the entire mite's body, was produced as a recombinant protein in escherichia coli and purified for its use in the elisa. the resulting elisa showed, in experimentally infested domestic rabbits, detectable specific a ... | 2015 | 26276579 |
| risk factors for prevalence of pig parasitoses in mbeya region, tanzania. | a cross-sectional study was carried out to determine risk factors for prevalence of common endo- and ectoparasites of pigs kept by smallholder farmers in mbozi and mbeya (rural) districts of mbeya region, in tanzania. a total of 482 pigs from 220 households of 16 villages, eight in each district were randomly selected and examined. prevalence of taenia solium cysticercosis was 11.5%, gastrointestinal nematodes 63.7% and ectoparasites 21.2% based on ag-elisa, mcmaster technique and full body sear ... | 2015 | 26324243 |
| parasites of pigs in two farms with poor husbandry practices in bishoftu, ethiopia. | a cross-sectional study was conducted from november 2011 to april 2012 on a total of 384 pigs from two privately owned intensive farms in bishoftu, ethiopia. the objectives of the study were to identify and determine the prevalence of common parasites of pigs. for the determination of gastrointestinal (git) parasites, faecal samples were collected from the study animals and subjected to standard parasitological examination techniques. physical examination was conducted for the presence of skin p ... | 2015 | 26017194 |
| parasites and fungi as risk factors for human and animal health. | recent literature data suggests that parasitic and fungal diseases, which pose a threat to both human and animal health, remain a clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic problem. attention is increasingly paid to the role played by natural microbiota in maintaining homeostasis in humans. a particular emphasis is placed on the possibility of manipulating the human microbiota (permanent, transient, pathogenic) and macrobiota (e.g., trichuris suis) to support the treatment of selected diseases such as ... | 2015 | 26878617 |
| concomitance and interactions of pathogens in the iberian wolf (canis lupus). | with the aim of improving our understanding of their epidemiological features, exposure to or presence of canine parvovirus (cpv), canine distemper virus (cdv), leishmania infantum and sarcoptes scabiei were studied in 88 wild wolves from asturias (northern spain) by means of long-term (2004-2010) serological and molecular data. individual and population factors and the possible interactions between them were also statistically analyzed for better understanding the contact/presence of studied pa ... | 2015 | 26267084 |
| universal conventional and real-time pcr diagnosis tools for sarcoptes scabiei. | the mite sarcoptes scabiei has a known host-range of over 100 mammal species including humans. one of the prime objectives of the sarcoptes-world molecular network (wmn) is to design and develop universal sarcoptes pcr-based diagnosis methods. | 2015 | 26568063 |
| draft genome of the scabies mite. | the disease scabies, caused by the ectoparasitic mite, sarcoptes scabiei, causes significant morbidity in humans and other mammals worldwide. however, there is limited data available regarding the molecular basis of host specificity and host-parasite interactions. therefore, we sought to produce a draft genome for s. scabiei and use this to identify molecular markers that will be useful for phylogenetic population studies and to identify candidate protein-coding genes that are critical to the un ... | 2015 | 26555130 |
| acaricidal activity of extracts from ligularia virgaurea against the sarcoptes scabiei mite in vitro. | the aim of the present study was to investigate the acaricidal activity of ligularia virgaurea. an extract was prepared by refluxing with ethanol and steam distillation, and its toxic effect was tested in vitro against sarcoptes scabiei. the data from the toxicity tests were analyzed using a complementary log-log (cll) model. the ethanol extract exhibited strong acaricidal activity against these mites; at a concentration of 2 g/ml it killed all s. scabiei within 2 h and at 1 g/ml it killed all s ... | 2015 | 26170943 |
| inefficacy of alcohol-based hand rub on mites in a patient with hyperkeratotic scabies. | the world health organization is strongly promoting alcohol-based hand rubs to interrupt transmission of pathogens within the healthcare environment, and in some hospitals they are being recommended in cases of scabies. however, there are no studies that demonstrate the efficacy of such hand rubs against scabies. | 2015 | 25251891 |
| detailed analysis of in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy for sarcoptes scabiei hominis. | 2015 | 25211585 | |
| [diagnosis and evolution of scabies]. | human scabies is an ectoparasitosis affecting any individual at any age. the level of infestation by sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis is influenced by any defect in immune response. several clinical types of scabies are described including baby scabies, profuse scabies of immunodepression, norvegian scabies and sarcoptic mange. onchocerciasis dermatitis is a tropical microfilariosis completely distinct by its parasitic nature. | 2015 | 25158389 |
| superficial fibrin thrombi … and other findings: a review of the histopathology of human scabietic infections. | cutaneous infection with the mite sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis is associated with epidermal and dermal changes. after noting superficial fibrin thrombi in two biopsies with scabies mites, we comprehensively reviewed the histopathologic findings in scabietic infections to determine the frequency of this finding. | 2015 | 25754497 |
| prospective study in a porcine model of sarcoptes scabiei indicates the association of th2 and th17 pathways with the clinical severity of scabies. | understanding of scabies immunopathology has been hampered by the inability to undertake longitudinal studies in humans. pigs are a useful animal model for scabies, and show clinical and immunologic changes similar to those in humans. crusted scabies can be readily established in pigs by treatment with the glucocorticoid dexamethasone (dex). | 2015 | 25730203 |
| [scabies as an occupational disease]. | scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by the human itch mite (sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). it is mainly transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact. the spread of scabies can cause major difficulties in healthcare institutions, particularly in residential homes for the elderly. the disease is characterized by intense nocturnal itching, erythematous papules arranged in a linear order, and scratching resulting in excoriations. the diagnosis is confirmed by identification of the mite or b ... | 2015 | 25676574 |
| sarcoptic mange in captive maras: the first known outbreak and complete recovery with colony-wide acaricide treatment. | among 16 maras housed as a colony at a zoo, 2 initially showed generalized dermal lesions on the legs, head and abdomen. approximately 1 month later, following completion of therapy with amitraz, 6 maras in the same colony, including the 2 previously diseased animals, showed dermal lesions with severe alopecia and crusting. sarcoptic mange was diagnosed on skin scrapings on the basis of morphological criteria. the mites were highly mobile and abundant in all cases, and no other causative agents ... | 2015 | 25648673 |
| sarcoptic mange infestation in pigs: an overview. | sarcoptic mange infestation in pigs is caused by sarcoptes scabiei var. suis. it is the most common mange infestation of pigs. the parasite is distributed worldwide. pig owners are generally concerned about the internal parasitic infections and ignored the external parasitic infestations. but the external parasitic infestation with s. scabiei var. suis has economic significance as it causes morbidity, mortality, decreased fertility and feed conversion ratio in pigs. keeping in view of importance ... | 2015 | 26688620 |
| erratum: universal conventional and real-time pcr diagnosis tools for sarcoptes scabiei. | 2015 | 26642880 | |
| epidemiological and therapeutic studies of camel mange in fafan zone, eastern ethiopia. | camel mange is an economically important parasitic disease affecting productivity in camel rearing areas of the world if appropriate treatment is not instituted. | 2015 | 26627056 |
| a case of crusted scabies combined with bullous scabies. | scabies is a contagious skin disease that causes extremely itching. it is a parasitic disease caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei and characterized by polymorphous lesions. vesicular and bullous lesions in cases of scabies are rather rare. bullous scabies has a pemphigoid presentation. crusted scabies, also known as norwegian scabies, is a rare and severe form of the disease. the large number of mites present in and on the skin cause scabies to be highly contagious. the present study reports a ... | 2015 | 26622520 |
| mechanism for transport of ivermectin to the stratum corneum in rats. | ivermectin (ivm) is used as an oral medication for scabies, a skin infection caused by a mite, sarcoptes scabiei, which parasitizes in the stratum corneum. after oral administration ivm is absorbed from the intestine, and finally distributed to the stratum corneum to eliminate the mites. however its transport mechanism remains unclear. a pharmacokinetic study was performed using hairless wistar yagi (hwy) rats, which have no or atrophied sebaceous glands, and wistar rats as a reference. after or ... | 2015 | 26613804 |
| scabies incognito presenting as a subcorneal pustular dermatosis-like eruption. | scabies is a common parasitosis of the skin caused by sarcoptes scabiei hominis. this infestation occurs in all geographic areas and across all age groups, races, and social classes. poor economic conditions and lack of proper hygiene are risk factors for the disease. subcorneal pustular dermatosis is characterized by numerous relapsing pustular eruptions on normal or mildly erythematous skin. the pustular eruption typically involves the flexural sites of the trunk and proximal extremities with ... | 2015 | 26470936 |
| a case report of crusted scabies in an adult patient with down syndrome. | crusted (norwegian) scabies is a severe manifestation of the contagious skin infection caused by sarcoptes scabiei. crusted scabies has been well described in patients with known immunocompromised states. treatment may be complicated by delayed diagnosis and/or inadequate treatment. this infection may not rank highly on one's differential diagnosis in the absence of an immunocompromised state, highlighting the uniqueness of the case being presented. several papers describe immunocompromised chil ... | 2015 | 26437167 |
| the efficacy of oral ivermectin vs. sulfur 10% ointment for the treatment of scabies. | human scabies is caused by an infection of the skin by the human itch mite (sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). there are different medications for the treatment of scabies. this study aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety of oral ivermectin vs. sulfur 10% ointment for the treatment of scabies. in total, 420 patients with scabies were enrolled, and randomized into two groups: the first group received a single dose of oral ivermectin 200 μg/kg body weight, and the second group received sulfur 1 ... | 2015 | 26342502 |
| sarcoptes scabiei mites in humans are distributed into three genetically distinct clades. | scabies is an ectoparasitic infestation caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. currently, s. scabiei is taxonomically divided into different varieties on the basis of host origin. genetics-based research on scabies has been conducted, but the data on genetic diversity of populations of this mite in humans in europe are lacking. we evaluated the genetic diversity of populations of s. scabiei. a large series of mites obtained from humans in france and the data of mites from various hosts and geogra ... | 2015 | 26278670 |
| efficacy assessment of biocides or repellents for the control of sarcoptes scabiei in the environment. | sarcoptes scabiei infection is a contagious disease affecting both humans and animals. the transmission occurs either by direct contact or from the environment where mites could survive several days remaining infective. the number of products available for environmental control of s. scabiei is very limited. the objective of the present study was to assess the efficacy of biocides or repellents against s. scabiei var suis. | 2015 | 26259713 |
| evaluation of a commercial elisa for the detection of antibodies to sarcoptes scabiei in wild boar (sus scrofa). | sarcoptic mange occurs in free-ranging wild boar (sus scrofa) but has been poorly described in this species. we evaluated the performance of a commercial indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa) for serodiagnosis of sarcoptic mange in domestic swine when applied to wild boar sera. we tested 96 sera from wild boar in populations without mange history ("truly noninfected") collected in switzerland between december 2012 and february 2014, and 141 sera from free-ranging wild boar presentin ... | 2015 | 26161723 |
| bullous scabies: a case report and review of the literature. | scabies is a common parasitic infection caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. about 300 million cases of scabies are reported annually. scabies usually presents clinically with an erythematous excoriated papulovesicular rash, burrows, nodules and hyperkeratotic lesions in specific body areas. a rare presentation of scabies is the bullous pemphigoid-like bullous scabies. so far, to the best of our knowledge, only 32 cases of bullous scabies have been reported in medical literature, of which only ... | 2015 | 26092057 |
| treatment of mange infection in a weaner flock of sheep with ivermectin at sheep breeding farm hardishiva of kashmir valley. | an outbreak of sarcoptes scabiei mange occured in a weaner flock that comprised of 74 animals including 31 male and 43 female at sheep breeding farm hardishiva of kashmir valley. all the animals in the flock were affected. animals were very weak and emaciated skin lesions were confined to the lips, nostrils, ears, face, and were characterized by pruritus, erythema, papule formation, alopecia and scab formation. microscopic examination of skin scraping revealed s. scabiei mange infestation. the a ... | 2015 | 26063994 |
| in vitro acaricidal activity of 1,8-cineole against sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi and regulating effects on enzyme activity. | 1,8-cineole found in many essential oils is a monoterpene and acts as a repellent against sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi. in the present study, the acaricidal activity of 1,8-cineole against s. scabiei var. cuniculi was evaluated and the acaricidal mechanism was also investigated by assaying enzyme activities. the results showed that the lethal concentration of 50% (lc50) value (95% confidence limit (cl)) and the lethal time of 50% (lt50) value (95% cl) of 1,8-cineole were 2.77 mg/ml and 3.606 ... | 2015 | 25924796 |
| development of conventional and real-time quantitative pcr assays for diagnosis and monitoring of scabies. | scabies remains the most prevalent, endemic, and neglected ectoparasitic infestation globally and can cause institutional outbreaks. the sensitivity of routine microscopy for demonstration of sarcoptes scabiei mites or eggs in skin scrapings is only about 50%. except for three studies using conventional or two-tube nested pcr on a small number of cases, no systematic study has been performed to improve the laboratory diagnosis of this important infection. we developed a conventional and a real-t ... | 2015 | 25903566 |
| sex-biased severity of sarcoptic mange at the same biological cost in a sexually dimorphic ungulate. | in sexually dimorphic species, male susceptibility to parasite infection and mortality is frequently higher than in females. the iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica) is a sexually dimorphic mountain ungulate endemic to the iberian peninsula commonly affected by sarcoptic mange, a chronic catabolic skin disease caused by sarcoptes scabiei. since 1992, sarcoptic mange affects the iberian ibex population of the sierra nevada natural space (snns). this study aims at exploring whether mange severity, in te ... | 2015 | 26555065 |
| acute phase proteins increase with sarcoptic mange status and severity in iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica, schinz 1838). | sarcoptic mange is a contagious skin disease caused by sarcoptes scabiei, affecting both domestic and wild mammals, including the iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica), a medium-sized mountain ungulate almost endemic to the iberian peninsula. acute phase proteins (apps) could be an indicator of sarcoptic mange disease and severity in iberian ibex. serum samples from 131 healthy and sarcoptic mange-affected iberian ibexes were collected from 2005 to 2012 in sierra nevada natural space in southern spain. ... | 2015 | 26227139 |
| distinguishing disease effects from environmental effects in a mountain ungulate: seasonal variation in body weight, hematology, and serum chemistry among iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica) affected by sarcoptic mange. | our study focuses on the iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica) from the sierra nevada natural space (southern spain), where sarcoptic mange is an endemic disease and animals are affected by a highly seasonal environment. our aim was to distinguish between disease and environmental influences on seasonal variation in body weight, hematology, and serum biochemistry in iberian ibex. we sampled 136 chemically immobilized male ibexes. the single effect of mange influenced hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpus ... | 2015 | 25380360 |
| wild red foxes (vulpes vulpes) as sentinels of parasitic diseases in the province of soria, northern spain. | four hundred red foxes (vulpes vulpes) were examined for ecto- (arthropods) and endoparasites (leishmania spp., trichinella spp., and intestinal parasites). different species of flea (total prevalence, 40.50%), tick (16.25%), mite (7.25%), and fly (1.50%) were identified. the most prevalent flea was pulex irritans (found on 29% of the foxes); the most prevalent tick, mite, and fly were ixodes canisuga (on 5%), sarcoptes scabiei (on 5.25%), and hippobosca equina (on 1%), respectively. the endopar ... | 2015 | 26565688 |
| case for diagnosis. | human scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. crusted scabies (previously known as norwegian scabies) is a rare form, very contagious and transmitted by direct contact with the skin. despite being readily treatable, a delayed diagnosis often leads to widespread infestation of contacts, and therefore difficult to restrain. this case concerns a patient where dermoscopy (with scabetic burrows and a visible hand-glider structure), together with dir ... | 2015 | 24173196 |
| norwegian crusted scabies: an unusual case presentation. | scabies is a contagious condition that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person and has been frequently associated with institutional and healthcare-facility outbreaks. the subtype norwegian crusted scabies can masquerade as other dermatologic diseases owing to the heavy plaque formation. successful treatment has been documented in published reports, including oral ivermectin and topical permethrin. few case studies documenting the treatment of norwegian crusted scabies have ... | 2016 | 24370484 |
| a proteomic analysis of sarcoptes scabiei (acari: sarcoptidae). | the pruritic skin disease scabies is caused by the burrowing of the itch mite sarcoptes scabiei (de geer). it is difficult to diagnose this disease because its symptoms often resemble those of other skin diseases. no reliable blood or molecular diagnostic test is available. the aim of this project was to begin to characterize the scabies proteome to identify scabies mite proteins, including those that may be useful in the development of a diagnostic test or vaccine. various scabies mite extracts ... | 2016 | 26792847 |
| evaluation of three enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for sarcoptic mange diagnosis and assessment in the iberian ibex, capra pyrenaica. | sarcoptic mange is a contagious skin disease caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei, affecting different mammalian species worldwide including the iberian ibex (capra pyrenaica), in which mortalities over 90 % of the population have been reported. no efficient diagnostic methods are available for this disease, particularly when there are low mite numbers and mild or no clinical signs. in this study, three enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (elisa) developed for dog (elisa a), cantabrian chamois (r ... | 2016 | 27769278 |
| [scabies in childhood and adolescence]. | scabies is a common parasitosis, occurring worldwide and at any age that impairs the quality of life of patients and their families by the itching and the stigmatization. the main aims of therapy are destroying the mites sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis that infect the stratum corneum and reduction of the itching. this requires detailed clarification for the patients and the parents of affected children as the instructions for the use of the drugs and also the necessary additional steps are often ... | 2016 | 27826663 |
| report - most common body parts infected with scabies in children and its control. | scabies a skin disease caused by mite sarcoptes scabiei is common in pakistan and spreads mostly where there is frequent skin to skin contact. in the present study children belonging to four age groups 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-12 years attending baqai institute and hospital gadap from june-september 2013 were examined. the association between scabies of different human parts and age for boys was significant (p<0.01), while for girls it was highly significant (p<0.001). the most fre ... | 2016 | 27731834 |
| efficacy of fluralaner in 17 dogs with sarcoptic mange. | there are few licensed options for the treatment of canine sarcoptic mange. | 2016 | 27511592 |
| vaccination of rabbits with immunodominant antigens from sarcoptes scabiei induced high levels of humoral responses and pro-inflammatory cytokines but confers limited protection. | vaccination is an attractive ecological alternative to the use of acaricides for parasite control. however, effective anti-parasite vaccines against sarcoptic mange have not yet been developed. the purpose of this study was first to identify sarcoptes scabiei immunodominant antigens and second to evaluate them as vaccine candidates in a rabbit/s. scabiei var. cuniculi model. | 2016 | 27502394 |
| a case of facial sarcoptes scabiei in a female child. | 2016 | 27489439 | |
| comparative efficacy of pour-on eprinomectin and ivermectin against sarcoptes scabiei in buffaloes. | the efficacy of eprinomectin and ivermectin pour-on was evaluated against sarcoptes scabiei in naturally infested buffaloes. eighteen animals were allocated into three groups (a, b and c) of six animals each. animals in group a were treated with eprinomectin (pour-on) @ 0.5 mg/kg; group b with ivermectin (pour-on) @ 0.2 mg/kg while group c served as untreated controls. skin scrapings were examined on days 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 42 post-treatment (pt). skin scrapings were found free for mites on da ... | 2016 | 27413304 |
| efficacy of fluralaner administered either orally or topically for the treatment of naturally acquired sarcoptes scabiei var. canis infestation in dogs. | the efficacy of fluralaner, formulated as a chewable tablet (bravecto™) or topical solution (bravecto™ spot-on solution), was evaluated against naturally acquired sarcoptes scabiei var. canis infestation in dogs. | 2016 | 27387742 |
| efficacy of afoxolaner in a clinical field study in dogs naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei. | the acaricidal efficacy of afoxolaner (nexgard(®), merial) was evaluated against sarcoptes scabiei var. canis in a field efficacy study, when administered orally at a minimum dose of 2.5 mg/kg to dogs naturally infested with the mites. twenty mixed-breed dogs of either sex (6 males and 14 females), aged over 6 months and weighing 4-18 kg, were studied in this randomised controlled field efficacy trial. dogs, naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei var. canis confirmed by skin scrapings collect ... | 2016 | 27317462 |
| scabies: advances in noninvasive diagnosis. | scabies is a common, highly contagious skin parasitosis caused by sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. early identification and prompt treatment of infested subjects is essential, as missed diagnosis may result in outbreaks, considerable morbidity, and significantly increased economic burden. the standard diagnostic technique consists of mites' identification by microscopic examination of scales obtained by skin scraping. this is a time-consuming and risk-associated procedure that is also not suitabl ... | 2016 | 27311065 |
| correction: sarcoptes scabiei: the mange mite with mighty effects on the common wombat (vombatus ursinus). | 2016 | 27078256 | |
| de novo rna-seq and functional annotation of sarcoptes scabiei canis. | the transcriptomic data of sarcoptes is still lacking in the public database due to the difficulty in extracting high-quality rna from tiny mites with thick chitin. in this study, total rna was extracted from live sarcoptes mites for quality assessment, rna-seq, functional annotation, and coding region (cd) prediction and verification. the results showed that the sample jmq-lngm was qualified for cdna library construction. firstly, agilent 2100 detection showed that the rna baseline was smooth a ... | 2016 | 26997341 |
| [crusted scabies: a review]. | crusted scabies is a rare and severe form of infestation by sarcoptes scabies var. hominis. it is characterized by profuse hyperkeratosis containing over 4000 mites per gram of skin, with treatment being long and difficult. the condition is both direct and indirectly contagious. it has a central role in epidemic cycles of scabies, the incidence of which is on the rise in economically stable countries. recent discoveries concerning the biology of mites, the pathophysiology of hyperkeratosis and t ... | 2016 | 26948093 |
| sarcoptes scabiei: the mange mite with mighty effects on the common wombat (vombatus ursinus). | parasitism has both direct and indirect effects on hosts. indirect effects (such as behavioural changes) may be common, although are often poorly described. this study examined sarcoptic mange (caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei) in the common wombat (vombatus ursinus), a species that shows severe symptoms of infection and often causes mortality. wombats showed alterations to above ground behaviours associated with mange. infected wombats were shown to be active outside of the burrow for longe ... | 2016 | 26943790 |
| efficacy and safety of a novel oral isoxazoline, sarolaner (simparica™), for the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs. | the efficacy of the novel isoxazoline, sarolaner (simparica™) was investigated in dogs with clinical signs consistent with sarcoptic mange and harbouring natural infestations of sarcoptes scabiei. one placebo-controlled laboratory study and one multi-centred field study with a commercial comparator containing imidacloprid/moxidectin (advocate(®) spot-on) were conducted. oral or topical treatments were administered on days 0 and 30. up to 10 skin scrapings were taken for the assessment of s. scab ... | 2016 | 26928658 |
| treatment of scabies: comparison of lindane 1% vs permethrin 5. | scabies, whose etiologic agent is sarcoptes scabiei, is a neglected parasitic disease that is a major public health problem in many resourcepoor regions. its current therapies include benzyl benzoate, lindane, permethrin, sulfur, crotamiton, monosulfiram, and oral ivermectin. the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of lindane 1% lotion vs permethrin 5% in the treatment of scabies. a total of 120 patients with scabies attending a dermatology outpatient department were include ... | 2016 | 26861425 |
| case report of individual with cutaneous immunodeficiency and novel 1p36 duplication. | crusted or norwegian scabies is an infectious skin dermatopathology usually associated with an underlying immunodeficiency condition. it is caused when the mite sarcoptes scabiei infects the skin, and the immune system is unable to control its spread, leading to a massive hyperinfestation with a simultaneous inflammatory and hyperkeratotic reaction. this is the first report of a novel 1p36 duplication associated with a recurrent infection of crusted scabies. | 2016 | 26834495 |
| sarcoptes scabiei infestation does not alter the stability of ectoparasite communities. | the host represents a heterogeneous ecosystem where multiple parasite species co-occur and interact with each other for space and resources. although these interactions may rule the features of an infracommunity and may shape the infracommunity response to external perturbations, the resilience of ectoparasite communities to new infestations remains poorly explored. | 2016 | 27370780 |
| sarcoptes scabiei: genomics to proteomics to biology. | the common scabies mite, sarcoptes scabiei is a cosmopolitan parasite of humans and other mammals. an annotated genome of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis has been deposited in the national center for biotechnology information (ncbi) and vectorbase and a proteomic analysis of proteins in extracts of mite bodies and eggs from this strain has been reported. here we mined the data to identify predicted proteins that are known to be involved in specific biological processes in other animals. | 2016 | 27371026 |
| ectoparasites of stray dogs in mazandaran, gilan and qazvin provinces, north and center of iran. | the aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite infestations in stray dogs in mazandaran, gilan and qazvin provinces in fall and winter in 2013(december to march). | 2016 | 27308294 |
| the emergence of sarcoptic mange in australian wildlife: an unresolved debate. | due to its suspected increase in host range and subsequent global diversification, sarcoptes scabiei has important implications at a global scale for wildlife conservation and animal and human health. the introduction of this pathogen into new locations and hosts has been shown to produce high morbidity and mortality, a situation observed recently in australian and north american wildlife.of the seven native animal species in australia known to be infested by s. scabiei, the bare-nosed wombat (v ... | 2016 | 27255333 |
| characterization of sarcoptes scabiei cofilin gene and assessment of recombinant cofilin protein as an antigen in indirect-elisa for diagnosis. | scabies impairs the health of humans and animals and causes heavy economic losses. traditional diagnostic methods for scabies are inefficient and ineffective, and so far there is no commercial immunodiagnostic or molecular based test for scabies. | 2016 | 26801761 |
| genomic resources and draft assemblies of the human and porcine varieties of scabies mites, sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and var. suis. | the scabies mite, sarcoptes scabiei, is a parasitic arachnid and cause of the infectious skin disease scabies in humans and mange in other animal species. scabies infections are a major health problem, particularly in remote indigenous communities in australia, where secondary group a streptococcal and staphylococcus aureus infections of scabies sores are thought to drive the high rate of rheumatic heart disease and chronic kidney disease. | 2016 | 27250856 |
| [severe crusted scabies: a "historic" case involving the death of a 52-year-old patient]. | crusted scabies, also known as norwegian scabies, is a rare and extremely debilitating form of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis infestation that generally occurs in immunosuppressed patients. herein, we report a "historic" and fatal case. | 2016 | 26969477 |
| mitochondrial genome sequence of the scabies mite provides insight into the genetic diversity of individual scabies infections. | the scabies mite, sarcoptes scabiei, is an obligate parasite of the skin that infects humans and other animal species, causing scabies, a contagious disease characterized by extreme itching. scabies infections are a major health problem, particularly in remote indigenous communities in australia, where co-infection of epidermal scabies lesions by group a streptococci or staphylococcus aureus is thought to be responsible for the high rate of rheumatic heart disease and chronic kidney disease. we ... | 2016 | 26872064 |
| a scabies outbreak in a diabetic and collagen disease ward: management and prevention. | scabies is an infection caused by sarcoptes scabiei. in developed countries, scabies remains an important public health problem in hospitals and care facilities among elderly or immunocompromised patients. there are a number of medical providers who have not experienced scabies and there has been confusion surrounding its management and prevention. therefore, the aim of the present study was to identify the optimal approach for the management and prevention of scabies. a scabies outbreak occurre ... | 2016 | 28105102 |
| s1 guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of scabies - short version. | the goals of this german guideline are the improvement of diagnosis and therapy of scabies, the implementation of a coordinated action in outbreaks of scabies, and the control of this infestation in large migration or refugee flows.sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis is transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact of sufficient duration. the infectivity of female mites when removed from patients does not exceed 48 hours at room temperature (21°c) and relative humidity of 40-80%. the risk of infection r ... | 2016 | 27879074 |
| are humans the initial source of canine mange? | scabies, or mange as it is called in animals, is an ectoparasitic contagious infestation caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. sarcoptic mange is an important veterinary disease leading to significant morbidity and mortality in wild and domestic animals. a widely accepted hypothesis, though never substantiated by factual data, suggests that humans were the initial source of the animal contamination. in this study we performed phylogenetic analyses of populations of s. scabiei from humans and fro ... | 2016 | 27015813 |
| the threatening but unpredictable sarcoptes scabiei: first deadly outbreak in the himalayan lynx, lynx lynx isabellinus, from pakistan. | although neglected, the mite sarcoptes scabiei is an unpredictable emerging parasite, threatening human and animal health globally. in this paper we report the first fatal outbreak of sarcoptic mange in the endangered himalayan lynx (lynx lynx isabellinus) from pakistan. a 10-year-old male himalayan lynx was found in a miserable condition with severe crusted lesions in chitral district, and immediately died. post-mortem examination determined high s. scabiei density (1309 mites/cm(2) skin). it i ... | 2016 | 27435176 |
| in vitro and in vivo effect of citrus limon essential oil against sarcoptic mange in rabbits. | the effect of lemon oil (citrus limon) on sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. the mite samples were collected from naturally infected rabbits. the lemon oil was prepared in six concentrations by dilution with distilled water (2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 %). in vitro application was done in five replicates for each concentration in petri dishes in the laboratory. the treated mites were observed at 1, 12, and 24 h post application (pa) for lemon oil effect. in addit ... | 2016 | 27098160 |
| in vitro activity of ten essential oils against sarcoptes scabiei. | the development of alternative approaches in ectoparasite management is currently required. essential oils have been demonstrated to exhibit fumigant and topical toxicity to a number of arthropods. the aim of the present study was to assess the potential efficacy of ten essential oils against sarcoptes scabiei. | 2016 | 27876081 |
| interferences on microbial inhibitor tests related to ivermectin treatment in lactating dairy goats. | this research communication reports interferences related to the administration of ivermectin in lactating dairy goats on the response of microbial tests for screening antibiotics in milk. twenty-eight murciano-granadina goats, naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei var. caprae, were treated with a subcutaneous injection of ivermectin (200 µg/kg b.w.). to prevent re-infestation, a second dose was applied 7 d later. individual milk samples were collected, daily, up to 15 d post-treatment. milk ... | 2016 | 27600969 |
| energetic costs of mange in wolves estimated from infrared thermography. | parasites, by definition, extract energy from their hosts and thus affect trophic and food web dynamics even when the parasite may have limited effects on host population size. we studied the energetic costs of mange (sarcoptes scabiei) in wolves (canis lupus) using thermal cameras to estimate heat losses associated with compromised insulation during the winter. we combined the field data of known, naturally infected wolves with a data set on captive wolves with shaved patches of fur as a positi ... | 2016 | 27859195 |
| sarcoptic mange in the scandinavian wolf canis lupus population. | sarcoptic mange, a parasitic disease caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei, is regularly reported on wolves canis lupus in scandinavia. we describe the distribution and transmission of this parasite within the small but recovering wolf population by analysing 269 necropsy reports and performing a serological survey on 198 serum samples collected from free-ranging wolves between 1998 and 2013. | 2016 | 27459965 |
| use of remote cameras to monitor the potential prevalence of sarcoptic mange in southern texas, usa. | sarcoptic mange, caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei , is a common, highly contagious skin disease that has been reported from more than 100 species of mammals, including humans. our objectives were to 1) determine the prevalence of sarcoptic mange within mammals from southern texas, and 2) determine the efficacy of using remote cameras to estimate mange prevalence. we collected remote camera photographs from a 64-km(2) area and blood and skin scrapings from 166 mammals representing 12 species ... | 2017 | 28135133 |
| parasites and vector-borne diseases in client-owned dogs in albania: infestation with arthropod ectoparasites. | to establish the diversity and seasonality of ectoparasite infestation in client-owned dogs in albania, 602 dogs visiting four small animal clinics in tirana from march 2010 to april 2011 inclusive were examined for ectoparasites by full body search and total body comb. in addition, ear swab specimens collected from all dogs and scrapings taken from skin lesions suspicious of mite infestation were examined for parasitic mites. overall, 93 dogs (15.4 %, 95%ci 12.6-18.6) were demonstrated to be in ... | 2017 | 27796564 |