An exploratory study to assess the activity of the acarine growth inhibitor, fluazuron, against <it>Sarcoptes scabei </it>infestation in pigs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The most common treatments for scabies in human and veterinary settings are topical 5% permethrin or systemic treatment with ivermectin. However, these treatments have very little activity against arthropod eggs, and therefore repeat...

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Main Authors: Pasay Cielo, Rothwell Jim, Mounsey Kate, Kelly Andrew, Hutchinson Beverly, Miezler Alon, McCarthy James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/40