Complement inhibitors from scabies mites promote streptococcal growth--a novel mechanism in infected epidermis?
BACKGROUND: Scabies is highly prevalent in socially disadvantaged communities such as indigenous populations and in developing countries. Generalized itching causes discomfort to the patient; however, serious complications can occur as a result of secondary bacterial pyoderma, commonly caused by Str...
Main Authors: | Angela Mika, Simone L Reynolds, Darren Pickering, David McMillan, Kadaba S Sriprakash, David J Kemp, Katja Fischer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3398963?pdf=render |
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