Prevalence of Demodex spp among alcohol-dependent patients

Prevalence of Demodex spp among alcohol-dependent patients

Purpose: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are common ectoparasites found in humans and live on the pilosebaceous glands and hair follicles especially on the facial region. Chronic alcohol consumption can weaken immune system and cause more severe infections. Demodex spp is assumed to be more...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Hanifi Kokacya, Ozlem Aycan Kaya, Umit Sertan Copoglu, Sibel Elmacioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2016-06-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Subjects:
Demodex spp
alcohol dependence
immunosuppression
Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=203543

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