Exploring transmission dynamics of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite in humans by combining molecular typing and epidemiological variables, the Netherlands 2016–2023
This is the first study linking S. scabiei sequencing results to patient epidemiological data. Several subtypes clustered in specific geographic regions and social contexts, underscoring localised transmission patterns. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to enhance our understanding of the transmission of this mite. This study provides valuable insights that will strengthen scabies control efforts.
Authors
- Anneke Bergmans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7923-136X)
- Marieta Braks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2741-4698)
- Sylvia Maria Bruisten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4897-4261)
- Suzan D. Pas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1943-1217)
- Martijn Vink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4597-1148)
- Bas Wintermans
- Meike Wennekes
- Hester Coppoolse
- Jane Pattipeilohy-van Ommen
- Annemie Galimont-Collen
- Ewout Fanoy
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (NL)
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (NL)
- GGD Amsterdam (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Bravis Ziekenhuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06488-y
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.78
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Torino
- Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu
- Centrum Infectieziektebestrijding, Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu