Scabies in animals and humans: history, evolutionary perspectives, and modern clinical management

Currier, Russell W.; Walton, Shelley F.; Currie, Bart J.

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06364.x

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“…The animal infection by S. scabiei is devastating and causes significant morbidity and mortality in wild and domestic mammals. It affects more than 100 species worldwide including companion, livestock, and wild animals and is considered as an emerging problem in many countries [2, 3]. …”

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In vitro activity of ten essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei

Fang

Candy

Melloul³

et al. 2016

Parasites Vectors

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BackgroundThe 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.MethodsThe major chemical components of the oils were identified by GC-MS analysis. Contact and fumigation bioassays were performed on Sarcoptes mites collected from experimentally infected pigs. For contact bioassays, essential oils were diluted with paraffin to get concentrations at 10, 5, and even 1% for the most efficient ones. The mites were inspected under a stereomicroscope 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180min after contact. For fumigation bioassay, a filter paper was treated with 100 μL of the pure essential oil. The mites were inspected under a stereomicroscope for the first 5min, and then every 5min until 1h.ResultsUsing contact bioassays, 1% clove and palmarosa oil killed all the mites within 20 and 50min, respectively. The oils efficacy order was: clove > palmarosa > geranium > tea tree > lavender > manuka > bitter orange > eucalyptus > Japanese cedar. In fumigation bioassays, the efficacy order was: tea tree > clove > eucalyptus > lavender > palmarosa > geranium > Japanese cedar > bitter orange > manuka. In both bioassays, cade oil showed no activity.ConclusionEssential oils, especially tea tree, clove, palmarosa, and eucalyptus oils, are potential complementary or alternative products to treat S. scabiei infections in humans or animals, as well as to control the mites in the environment.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1889-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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In vitro activity of ten essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei

Fang

Candy

Melloul³

et al. 2016

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“…Scabies is one of the most common skin disorders affecting more than 300 million cases are diagnosed annually worldwide [8] . The diagnosis of scabies infection is problematic because of many factors such as the diversity of symptoms, failed microscopic examination of skin scrapings and the possible confusion with other skin diseases [9] .…”

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The Validity of Dermoscopic Findings in Diagnosis of Scabies

Mohamed

Atallah

Amer

2019

International Journal of Medical Arts

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Background: Scabies is a common parasitic infestation of the skin. Signs and symptoms of scabies are the result of a hypersensitivity reaction to proteins released by the mites. Diagnosing scabies is problematic and confirmed by direct tests showing the presence of mites or their eggs. Dermoscopy is viewed as a sensitive and valuable tool in diagnosing scabies in vivo. Aim of the work: To assess the validity of dermoscopic findings in diagnosis of scabies. Patients and methods: This study included 40 patients complaining of generalized itching or multiple localized itching. All the patients were subjected to full history taking and clinical examination including general examination, dermatological examination and photography of any lesions in the suspected sites. These lesions were examined by the dermoscope. Results: The results of the study revealed that dermoscope had 87.5 % sensitivity and 100% specificity in the diagnosis of scabies as compared to clinical examination. The overall accuracy of dermoscope in diagnosis of clinically suspected cases was 90%. Conclusion: Scabies is a common skin disease that affects both genders mainly in the middle age group. Dermoscope has been shown to be as an effective and non-invasive technique in diagnosis of scabies

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“…Sarcoptic mange affects animals and humans; it has been reported in various animals, both domestic and wild, worldwide . Sarcoptes scabiei is the aetiological agent of the disease and is transmitted by direct contact with an infested animal or indirect contact via environment fomites …”

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Clinical efficacy of orally administered fluralaner for treatment of scabies in six free‐ranging raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides)

Hyun

Jang²,

Hwang

et al. 2019

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background Sarcoptic mange in free‐ranging raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) caused by Sarcoptes scabiei is a widespread zoonotic disease that causes severe skin lesions with significant morbidity and mortality. Fluralaner is a member of the isoxazoline chemical class and is an acaricide and insecticide widely used in flea, tick and mite infections of dogs (Canis lupus familiaris). Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of orally administered fluralaner in free‐ranging raccoon dogs naturally infected with sarcoptic mange. Animals Six raccoon dogs rescued at the Seoul Wildlife Center between November 2017 and April 2018. Methods and materials Raccoon dogs were treated with a single dose of a chewable fluralaner tablet. Clinical lesion scoring and superficial skin scraping were performed weekly for three weeks to assess treatment efficacy; the general health was assessed daily to monitor response and observe any adverse drug reactions. Results Within seven days of treatment, a marked reduction in skin lesions was observed and mites were no longer present in skin scrapings. There was no evidence of re‐infestation and no additional drug administration was required. Conclusions and clinical importance Although this was a nonrandomized, uncontrolled study of a small number of animals, it demonstrated that fluralaner may be suitable for treating sarcoptic mange in raccoon dogs.

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Scabies in animals and humans: history, evolutionary perspectives, and modern clinical management

Cited by 67 publications

References 52 publications

In vitro activity of ten essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei

In vitro activity of ten essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei

The Validity of Dermoscopic Findings in Diagnosis of Scabies

Clinical efficacy of orally administered fluralaner for treatment of scabies in six free‐ranging raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides)

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