Activity of terpenes derived from essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei eggs
Abstract Background The limited ovicidal activity of currently available acaricides is a significant obstacle to efficacious scabies treatment. Several essential oils or their respective components have proved to be active against the eggs of arthropods, mainly lice and ticks. Information on the act...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-05094-6 |