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Development of a cDNA microarray for the measurement of gene expression in the sheep scab mite Psoroptes ovis

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Title
Development of a cDNA microarray for the measurement of gene expression in the sheep scab mite Psoroptes ovis
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Parasites & Vectors, February 2012
DOI 10.1186/1756-3305-5-30
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Stewart TG Burgess, Alison Downing, Craig A Watkins, Edward J Marr, Alasdair J Nisbet, Fiona Kenyon, Carol McNair, John F Huntley

Abstract

Sheep scab is caused by the ectoparasitic mite Psoroptes ovis which initiates a profound cutaneous inflammatory response, leading to the development of the skin lesions which are characteristic of the disease. Existing control strategies rely upon injectable endectocides and acaricidal dips but concerns over residues, eco-toxicity and the development of acaricide resistance limit the sustainability of this approach. In order to identify alternative means of disease control, a deeper understanding of both the parasite and its interaction with the host are required.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United Kingdom 1 4%
Uganda 1 4%
Unknown 23 92%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 6 24%
Researcher 4 16%
Student > Master 3 12%
Student > Postgraduate 2 8%
Professor > Associate Professor 2 8%
Other 4 16%
Unknown 4 16%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 11 44%
Medicine and Dentistry 3 12%
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine 1 4%
Computer Science 1 4%
Environmental Science 1 4%
Other 2 8%
Unknown 6 24%
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