Exploring transmission dynamics of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite in humans by combining molecular typing and epidemiological variables, the Netherlands 2016–2023

Exploring transmission dynamics of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite in humans by combining molecular typing and epidemiological variables, the Netherlands 2016–2023

Abstract Background Scabies, an infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, has seen an increase in clinical diagnoses in the Netherlands since 2011. This study aimed to analyse PCR-positive S. scabiei skin samples through partial genome sequencing and to link findings to patient epidemiological char...

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Main Authors: Martijn Vink, Hester Coppoolse, Anneke Bergmans, Meike Wennekes, Suzan Pas, Jane Pattipeilohy-van Ommen, Marieta Braks, Sylvia Bruisten, Annemie Galimont-Collen, Bas Wintermans, Ewout Fanoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Scabies
Sarcoptes scabiei
Mite
Molecular typing
Cytochrome c
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06488-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06488-y

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