Scratching the itch: new tools to advance understanding of scabies

Kate E Mounsey; J S McCarthy; Shelley F Walton

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2012.09.006

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Scratching the itch: new tools to advance understanding of scabies

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Scratching the itch: new tools to advance understanding of scabies

Kate E Mounsey, J S McCarthy and Shelley F Walton

Trends in Parasitology, Vol.29(1), pp.35-42

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2012.09.006

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Scabies remains a significant public health problem worldwide. Research into aspects of Sarcoptes scabiei biology and host-parasite interactions has been impeded by an inability to maintain mites in vitro and by limited access to parasite material and infected subjects. The generation of comprehensive expressed sequence tag libraries has enabled the initial characterisation of molecules of interest to diagnostics, vaccines, and drug resistance. The recent development and utilisation of animal models, combined with next-generation technologies, is anticipated to lead to new strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat scabies, ultimately improving skin health in both human and veterinary settings. This article will summarise recent molecular and immunologic advances on scabies, and will address priorities for the exciting 'next chapter' of scabies research.

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Title: Scratching the itch: new tools to advance understanding of scabies
Authors: Kate E Mounsey (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
J S McCarthy (Author) - Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Shelley F Walton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Trends in Parasitology, Vol.29(1), pp.35-42
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2012.09.006
ISSN: 1471-4922
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Biomedicine; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450015502621
Output Type: Journal article

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