Parasitic mites of medical and veterinary importance – is there a common research agenda?

Katja Fischer; Shelley F Walton

doi:10.1016/j.ijpara.2014.08.003

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Parasitic mites of medical and veterinary importance – is there a common research agenda?

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Parasitic mites of medical and veterinary importance – is there a common research agenda?

Katja Fischer and Shelley F Walton

International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.44(12), pp.955-967

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2014.08.003

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Abstract

acari

parasitic mite

skin infection

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pyoderma

There are an estimated 0.5-1 million mite species on earth. Among the many mites that are known to affect humans and animals, only a subset are parasitic but these can cause significant disease. We aim here to provide an overview of the most recent work in this field in order to identify common biological features of these parasites and to inform common strategies for future research. There is a critical need for diagnostic tools to allow for better surveillance and for drugs tailored specifically to the respective parasites. Multi-'omics' approaches represent a logical and timely strategy to identify the appropriate mite molecules. Recent advances in sequencing technology enable us to generate de novo genome sequence data, even from limited DNA resources. Consequently, the field of mite genomics has recently emerged and will now rapidly expand, which is a particular advantage for parasitic mites that cannot be cultured in vitro. Investigations of the microbiota associated with mites will elucidate the link between parasites and pathogens, and define the role of the mite in transmission and pathogenesis. The databases generated will provide the crucial knowledge essential to design novel diagnostic tools, control measures, prophylaxes, drugs and immunotherapies against the mites and associated secondary infections.

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Title: Parasitic mites of medical and veterinary importance – is there a common research agenda?
Authors: Katja Fischer (Author) - QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Shelley F Walton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: International Journal for Parasitology, Vol.44(12), pp.955-967
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2014.08.003
ISSN: 0020-7519
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449001102621
Output Type: Journal article

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