Dermatological diseases and infestations

Behavioral response of bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to wet surfaces

This study observes bed bug behavior on wet surfaces, finding they avoid wet areas and increase speed when fleeing, suggesting avoidance of liquid pesticides may reduce control efficacy.

Deployment and transcriptional evaluation of nitisinone, an FDA-approved drug, to control bed bugs

This study evaluates nitisinone (NTBC) as a new treatment for bed bugs, showing it is lethal to both susceptible and resistant populations but with slight resistance in the latter, and identifies molecular mechanisms of action.

First report of classical knockdown resistance (kdr) mutation, L1014F, in human head louse Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Anoplura)

The paper reports the first identification of the classical kdr mutation L1014F in human head lice from the Indian subcontinent.

Of Microbes and Mange: Consistent changes in the skin microbiome of three canid species infected with sarcoptic mange

The paper examines the skin microbiome changes in three canid species with sarcoptic mange, finding consistent microbial dysbiosis and increased opportunistic pathogens.

TitleSurvey on Prevalence of Canine CutaneousMyiasis in Some Selected Kebeles of DireDawa City Administration

The paper surveys the prevalence of canine cutaneous myiasis in selected areas of Dire Dawa City, finding a 42.19% prevalence rate with significant associations with age, housing, and location.