Publications

survival of adults and development stages of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis when off the host.	all life-stages of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis survive in the hosts' environment for several days to several weeks depending on r.h. and temperature. survival of larvae was comparable to males; survival of nymphs was comparable to females. females and nymphs generally survived longer than larvae and males. low temperature (10-15 degrees) and high r.h. prolonged survival of all life stages. at 10-15 degrees c, females and nymphs survived 1-3 weeks at 97% r.h., 1-2 weeks at 75% r.h. and 5-8 days ...	1989	2496958
epidemiology of scabies.		1989	2509232
efficacy of ivermectin against live mites and eggs of sarcoptes scabiei in pigs.	sows infested with sarcoptes scabiei var. suis (ssvs) were treated with 75, 150 and 300 micrograms/kg of ivermectin by a single subcutaneous injection at the neck region. compared to the numbers of mites and eggs just before injection, those on post treatment weeks (ptw) 1, 2 and 4 showed significant decreases. especially at 300 micrograms/kg, the counts showed almost all mites and eggs were eradicated on ptw 1, manifesting ivermectin to possess potential effect on ssve without apparent abnormal ...	1989	2514317
[the seasonality of scabies morbidity and the fertility of the itch mite sarcoptes scabiei de geer as an index of the activity of a population of the causative agent].	the authors analyze the features of the epidemic process in scabies and review foreign and soviet literature on the seasonal pattern of this condition. they have introduced the mite fertility index, that is determined by the number of eggs in the mite burrow, counted with the use of a new laboratory diagnostic technique with lactic acid. the studies have revealed that this index is high in september-december (11.5 +/- 1.0 - 12.6 +/- 1.3) and much lower in january-july (8.9 +/- 1.1 - 6.0 +/- 0.6) ...	1989	2515675
scanning electron microscopy of sarcoptic mange lesions in swine.	scanning electron microscopy revealed that lesions of sarcoptic mange in swine, pass through 3 different stages. during the first 3 weeks of infestation, adult female mites tunnel into the epidermis. during the following 3 or 4 weeks, the surface openings of these tunnels become covered with keratinized epidermal crust which increases in thickness. after 7 weeks of infestation, the crust falls off, the tunnel openings become apparent again and most of the mites vacate these tunnels.	1989	2527435
responses of immunoglobulin-secreting cells in the skin of pigs during sarcoptes scabiei infestation.	investigations using immunofluorescence and immunoperoxidase techniques revealed a gradual, but marked, increase in the numbers of immunoglobulin-secreting cells in the skin of pigs during the development of lesions of sarcoptic mange. this was followed by a marked decrease as the lesions regressed. the rise and fall in numbers of these immunoglobulin-secreting cells were observed in both newborn and older animals as they developed signs of cutaneous disease. igg-secreting cells were the major i ...	1989	2529699
[dermatitis in slaughtering pigs. a study of the incidence, pathology and its economic significance].	the economic loss resulting from the skinning and trimming of pig carcases is estimated at from 2.5 to 3 million netherlands guilders per annum. in addition, this dermatitis also gives rise to logistic problems. the pilot project 'integrated quality control' (iqc) is concerned, among other things, with studies designed to result in an optimum method of inspection. for this purpose, the meat inspectors recorded a number of pathological findings on ante-mortem inspection, including 'dermatitis'. l ...	1989	2741151
efficacy of ivermectin against mange and gastrointestinal nematodes of buffalo (bubalus bubalis).	the incidence of mange in dairy buffalo in india has increased significantly in recent years. the authors record an outbreak of mange affecting a dairy herd stocking about 30,000 buffalo and 1000 cows. the mange mites were either sarcoptes scabiei or psoroptes ovis, or a mixed infestation of both. the morbidity rate was 5-30% varying from group to group, with 100% in a severely affected group. signs noticed were progressive dermatitis, alopecia, keratinization, skin thickened and wrinkled, inten ...	1989	2741301
sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a cat.		1989	2750047
efficacy of an in-feed ivermectin formulation against gastrointestinal helminths, lungworms, and sarcoptic mites in swine.	the efficacy of ivermectin as an in-feed formulation was evaluated against naturally acquired gastrointestinal helminths, lungworms, and sarcoptic mites (experiment 1; n = 24) and against induced infection with intestinal nematodes (experiment 2; n = 24) in pigs. treatments consisted of ivermectin administered in feed at concentrations calculated to provide 100 or 200 micrograms/kg of body weight/d for 7 days or of nonmedicated feed (controls) for 7 days. at concentration of 100 micrograms of iv ...	1989	2782722
experimental infection of the domestic donkey (equus asinus asinus) with a goat strain of sarcoptes scabiei, and treatment with ivermectin.	donkeys were experimentally infected with sarcoptes scabiei from goats, proving that this mite is not completely host specific. the lesions produced on the donkeys were characterized by extensive areas of alopecia, covered with thin crusts and bran-like scales. the skin had many excoriations but showed no cracks or fissures. skin scrapings from the experimental lesions in donkeys contained numerous mites of all stages and skin sections showed severe histopathological changes, proving that the go ...	1985	2865877
[biological, chemical and pathohistologic study of the skin in papular dermatitis in fattened pigs].	we examined the skin samples from 23 fattened pigs with papular dermatitis (pd) and from 17 pigs showing no skin lesions; the live weight of the pigs was from 95 to 105 kg and the pigs came from a large fattening house d that is located in the region where the mines are frequent (lignite extraction). it was only in 26% of pigs with pd where the common ectoparasites haematopinus suis and sarcoptes scabiei var. suis were found out. the skin lesions were not fluorescent in the light of wood's lamp. ...	1986	3095976
[improvement in the method of treating scabies with benzyl benzoate].		1986	3097972
journal of infection control nursing. scratching the surface.		1986	3099265
a clinicoparasitological study of scabies.		1986	3100610
[norwegian scabies: parasite-host relations. pathogenetic considerations].		1986	3104203
the effect of sarcoptic mange on growth performance, leukocytes and lymphocyte proliferative responses in pigs.	the effects of a single artificial infestation with sarcoptic mite (sarcoptes scabiei var. suis degeer) on weight gain and lymphocyte blastogenic responses were studied in untreated and fenvalerate-treated pigs. average daily feed intake, average daily gain and feed efficiency were monitored for 5 weeks in 32 infested and 16 uninfested pigs. total and differential leukocyte counts were determined and lymphocyte proliferative responses, using a mitogen-stimulated lymphocyte blastogenesis assay, w ...	1986	3105158
[taxonomic position of so-called small mites of medical and veterinary significance].		1987	3106763
[biological behavior of sarcoptes scabiei var. suis in swine epidermis. a scanning electron microscopy study in hyperkeratotic (or norwegian) scabies of swine].	the behaviour of sarcoptes scabiei var. suis has been studied in hyperkeratotic scabies of pigs (fig. 1). the scanning electron microscope enabled us to observe the outer surface of the eggs in the burrow and even within the cut body of the fertilized female mite (fig. 2). early events during hatching of the eggs and the first steps of the newborn larva (fig. 3) are shown. the presence of crystals containing calcium and phosphate is shown to occur in places where huge amounts of faecal material ...	1986	3107455
survival of sarcoptes scabiei (de geer) stored in three media at three temperatures.		1987	3110396
prolate pour-ons for the control of sarcoptic and chorioptic mange in cattle.		1987	3111070
sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a cat.	sarcoptes scabiei infestation was diagnosed in a cat. clinical signs included thick, crusty, exudative dermatitis on the feet, caudal aspect of the thighs, and tail. paronychia and dystrophic nails also were observed. the course of the disease was chronic. concomitant and potentially predisposing additional health problems were suspected, but were not confirmed.	1987	3112050
control of cattle mange in southern africa using ivermectin.	seven trials including 768 cattle were conducted in south africa and namibia to evaluate the efficacy of the systemic parasiticide ivermectin when administered subcutaneously at a dose rate of 200 micrograms/kg against sarcoptic (sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis), chorioptic (chorioptes bovis) and psoroptic (psoroptes ovis var. bovis) mange mites. the efficacy of a single treatment against psoroptes and sarcoptes was greater than against chorioptes. there was marked clinical cure in all treated case ...	1987	3114930
the investigation and management of arthropod bite reactions acquired in the home.		1987	3119262
[a simple vital microscopy aid for the detection of scabies mites].	by means of a convenient and inexpensive incident light microscope, the mite of sarcoptes scabiei in vivo can be easily detected in the skin. this method simplifies the search for mites especially in children, because it allows to investigate many papules and probable burrows quickly and without pain.	1987	3120434
[sarcoptic mange of dogs: biology of the organism, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspect, diagnosis and treatment].	a review is presented on the biology of the causative agent, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and therapy of canine sarcoptes scabiei infestation. this survey includes also clinical data of the period 1978-1986 in the small animal hospital, munich veterinary faculty. several skin scrapings are usually necessary for diagnosis. for therapy application of acaricides once a week, altogether at least three times is sufficient. simultaneously a decontamination of the dog's surr ...	1987	3122363
experimental transmission of a goat strain of sarcoptes scabiei to desert sheep and its treatment with ivermectin.	desert sheep were experimentally infected with a goat strain of sarcoptes scabiei, proving that this mite is not completely host specific. more severe lesions were produced on sheep when the mites were applied to lacerated than when applied to scarified or non-scarified areas. lesions were more pronounced on moistened areas than dry areas and lesions produced on dry scarified areas resembled those produced on non-scarified moistened ones. skin scrapings from the experimental lesions in the sheep ...	1987	3125661
human scabies in perspective.		1988	3126158
host specificity of s. scabiei var. canis (acari: sarcoptidae) and the role of host odor.		1988	3128663
energetic relationships of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis (acari: sarcoptidae) with the laboratory rabbit.		1988	3128664
water balance and nutrient procurement of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis (acari: sarcoptidae).		1988	3128665
life cycle of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis.	the life cycle of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis was systematically investigated in vivo. the life cycle of females and males consisted of an egg, larva, protonymph, and a tritonymph that gave rise to an adult. development from egg to adult required 10.06-13.16 days for the male and 9.93-13.03 days for the female. egg incubation times were greater than 50.1 to less than 52.97 hr. larval duration was between 3.22 and 4.20 days. the durations of protonymphal stages that were destined to become femal ...	1988	3132547
cross-antigenicity between sarcoptes scabiei and the house dust mite, dermatophagoides farinae (acari: sarcoptidae and pyroglyphidae).		1988	3136249
prevalence of sarcoptes scabiei in the homes and nursing homes of scabietic patients.	this study determined the prevalence of sarcoptes scabiei in the home environment of 37 confirmed cases of scabies and in five nursing homes with scabietic patients. dust samples from 44% of infested patients' homes contained scabies mites. live mites at the time the dust samples were analyzed were present in 64% of these homes. live mites were recovered most often from bedroom floors or overstuffed chairs and couches. the density of live and dead mites ranged from 1 to 5 mites/0.1 gm of dust or ...	1988	3142938
scabies: no respect.		1988	3148866
hyperkeratotic (norwegian) scabies and onychomycosis in an immunosuppressed patient.	hyperkeratotic scabies and onychomycosis were associated in an immunosuppressed patient. onychomycosis healed spontaneously after treatment of scabies. a possible interrelationship between sarcoptes scabiei infestation of the hyponychium and dermatophytes infestation of the nail plate could be responsible for this peculiar evolution.	1985	3156776
efficacy of topically administered ivermectin against chorioptic and sarcoptic mange of cattle.	the efficacy of topically administered ivermectin against chorioptes bovis and sarcoptes scabiei var bovis on cattle was evaluated in five studies involving a total of 68 cattle. treatment with ivermectin solution at a dose rate of 500 micrograms/kg bodyweight topically once was fully effective against c bovis and s scabiei when applied to healthy skin. efficacy against s scabiei was impaired when the formulation was applied over areas of severe lesions caused by this parasite, presumably due to ...	1988	3413951
pedal sarcoptes scabiei infestation in ferrets (mustela putorius furo).		1987	3426474
experimental infection of the one-humped camel (camelusdromedarius) and goats with sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli and s. scabiei var. caprae.		1986	3594156
efficacy of ivermectin against the pig mange mite sarcoptes scabiei var. suis.	the efficacy of a single subcutaneous dose of ivermectin at 300 micrograms/kg was evaluated against sarcoptes scabiei in a commercial herd of 146 pigs of which more than 80% were naturally clinically affected with mange. all pigs, except 6 control animals, were treated with ivermectin on day 0. scrapings for mite recovery were made from 12 treated animals and 6 controls at the time of treatment and 28 and 42 days later. no mites were recovered from pigs after treatment while live mites were pres ...	1987	3612674
[facial involvement in scabies in infancy].	the infestation of a 3-month-old child with sarcoptes scabiei by way of infested nipples during the breast-feeding period led initially to facial papules and later to generalized dermatitis. scabies mites were not detected on the face; studies on ten infested babies in india supported this findings. thus, direct antiscabies treatment to the face is not necessary in babies.	1987	3679818
incidence of sarcoptes scabiei (acari: sarcoptidae) and haematopinus suis (anoplura: haematopinidae) on swine in indiana.		1987	3693664
clinical mange of the black bear (ursus americanus) caused by sarcoptes scabiei (acarina, sarcoptidae).		1987	3820420
efficacy of ivermectin against ectoparasites of cattle in south africa.	the efficacy of various formulations of ivermectin administered at the recommended dose rate of 200 micrograms/kg was evaluated in cattle infested with mange mites (sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis.), lice (linognathus vituli and damalinia bovis) and ticks (boophilus decoloratus, amblyomma hebraeum, rhipicephalus appendiculatus and hyalomma spp.) in 8 trials conducted in south africa. mange mites (s. scabiei) were eliminated from animals treated subcutaneously, resulting in marked clinical recovery. ...	1985	3839021
a severe outbreak of sarcoptic mange among goats naturally infected with a sheep strain of sarcoptes scabiei.		1985	3841962
norwegian scabies in australian aborigines.	norwegian scabies is a rare, but distinctive, variant of scabies. the infestation by the parasite is massive, and the lesions consist of hyperkeratotic plaques affecting the skin of the whole body. predisposition to this form of scabies occurs in association with a variety of conditions. three cases of norwegian scabies, which occurred in full-blood australian aborigines, and were managed in the royal darwin hospital, are reported.	1985	3917531
serum ige antibodies to the scabies mite.	porcine scabies mites, sarcoptes scabiei var. suis are more readily available in sufficient quantities than are human scabies mites. circulating ige antibodies specific to porcine scabies mites were found in 6 (30%) of 20 scabies patients with an rast score of at least 2. seven patients had elevated serum total ige levels. correlation between the rast values, the duration of pruritus, and the ige levels was not found. the results do not prove the existence of antibodies specific to porcine scabi ...	1985	3926663
behaviour of sarcoptes scabiei in its burrow in hyperkeratotic scabies. a scanning electron microscopic study.	the behaviour of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis has been studied in the skin of 2 patients with hyperkeratotic scabies. after examination under the scanning electron microscope, the skin specimens can be reprocessed for light microscopic examination. original aspects and the dynamics of the burrowing parasite are presented, namely its penetration into the epidermis, the elimination of digestive residues and the maturation of the parasite's eggs.	1985	3935495
characterization of sarcoptes scabiei var. canis (acari: sarcoptidae) antigens and induced antibodies in rabbits.		1985	4009629
scanning electron microscopic observation of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis.	scanning electron microscopy of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis was carried out on a single mite. the ultrastructural morphology of sarcoptes is illustrated.	1985	4056164
phosmet for the systemic control of pig mange in growing pigs.	a study of the effect of sarcoptes scabiei var. suis on the performance of growing pigs under commercial conditions is described. mange was endemic on the farm. phosmet treatment controlled mange in growing pigs and resulted in a 12% increase in average daily liveweight gain over untreated mange-infected controls.	1985	4082451
epidemic scabies.		1971	4101577
norwegian scabies in a male mongoloid: report of a case and a review of the literature.		1972	4110184
sarcoptes scabiei: the almost forgotten parasite.		1972	4111592
[influence of parasitology on the development of clinical medicine].		1972	4120086
scabies in babies.		1973	4125053
histology simulating reticulosis in persistent nodular scabies.		1974	4132777
occurrence of mycobacterium leprae in arthropods.		1972	4146908
studies on sarcoptic mange in camels (camelus dromedarius).		1966	4162833
why acarus scabiei avoids the face.		1965	4163230
scabies.		1967	4167992
[serum protein modifications and anti-gamma-globulin factors in experimental and in natural pathologic conditions in the rabbit].		1966	4173061
scabies in children.		1969	4179340
experimental sarcoptes scabiei infection in pigs: clinical signs and significance of infection.		1974	4206117
[on the possible viviparity of the sarcopt of human gale].		1973	4206623
persistent scabious nodules.		1973	4207506
to the possible spread of scabies through bed linen.		1974	4209194
[helminths (and various other parasites) of dromedary in ethiopia].		1974	4216053
letter: sarcoptes scabiei infestation of a koala (phascolarctos cinereus), with probable human involvement.		1974	4217173
[diagnosis of scabies].		1971	4254903
on the association of some dermatoses with south american pemphigus foliaceus.		1974	4371031
[scabies in man. current clinical and epidemiological data].		1972	4622922
scraping for human scabies. a better method for positive preparations.		1973	4630016
the etiologic agent of norwegian scabies.		1967	4965906
norwegian scabies--report and lessons of a case.		1968	4967148
mite infestations of man contracted from dogs and cats.	acarine infestations of the dog and cat are transmissible to man. the relation between age incidence in the host, duration of disease, and circumstances under which the animal is kept are stated. fifty out of 65 human contacts at risk to 42 infected dogs and cats showed lesions of mite infestation; 48% of these lesions were confined to the arms and torso.it is important to consider animal mite infestation in the differential diagnosis of human pruritic and papular skin disease.	1968	4969550
[scabies].		1968	4976074
[scabies in an infant].		1969	4982809
[laboratory identification of sarcoptes scabiei in patients with scabiosis].		1969	4984714
[parazitology of scabies].		1970	4987149
three ectoparasites of veterinary interest communicable to man.		1970	4989234
[scabies diagnosis].		1970	4989530
[experiments on the control sarcoptidosis in cattle, sheep, and pigs, using a hypodix pour-on method].		1969	4990785
scabies.		1971	4999180
pet animal infestations and human skin lesions.		1971	5000050
[dermatological and venereal diseases told about in the bible].		1971	5002128
[occurrence and control of various ectoparasites in small experimental animals].		1971	5005599
[cat scabies in man caused by a cat diseased with sarcoptes scabiei and trychophytosis].		1966	5950746
[sarcoptes scabiei in the seal (phoca votulina). picture report].		1966	6010832
scabies mites (sarcoptes scabiei) in urine.		1981	6176620
[scabies crustosa ("norvegica"), a surprising source of scabies epidemics].		1982	6181420
resistance to antiscabietic drugs.		1983	6186700
common causes of treatment failure in scabies.		1983	6188734
scabies: an update.		1983	6195569
experimental infection of goats with sarcoptes scabiei var. ovis.	goats were experimentally infected with sarcoptes scabiei var. ovis from sheep, proving that this mite is not completely host specific. more severe lesions were produced on goats when the mites were applied to lacerated than when applied to scarified or non-scarified areas. lesions were more pronounced on moistened areas than dry areas, and lesions produced on dry scarified areas resembled those produced on non-scarified moistened ones. skin scrapings from the experimental lesions in the goats c ...	1984	6202250
scabies.		1984	6202465
scabies.		1984	6205665
an evaluation of ivermectin in the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs.	a colony of mixed-breed dogs (n = 298) naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei was treated, twice, with 200 micrograms of ivermectin/kg of body weight subcutaneously at 14-day intervals. after the initial injection, positive skin scrapings from 20 treated dogs decreased from 7 to 1 and the degree of pruritus decreased. in contrast, positive skin scrapings from 22 nontreated dogs increased from 10 to 14, and there was an additional deterioration in the condition of the skin and an increase in t ...	1984	6377991
itch mite on way to work.		1983	6402614
the origin and evolution of host associations of sarcoptes scabiei and the subfamily sarcoptinae murray.		1983	6408884