The scourge of scabies.
Scabies ('Itch Mite') is truly a Great Neglected Disease that inflicts misery on millions. Molecular approaches, while still in their infancy, are providing a better understanding of the parasite and will have important implications for control and prevention. It has long been thought that dogs may act as a reservoir for human infections. However, genetic studies cast doubt over this supposition.
Kemp
David J
DJ
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Darwin, Australia. daveK@qimr.edu.au
Walton
Shelley F
SF
Harumal
Pearly
P
Currie
Bart J
BJ
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