research Deadly hairs, lethal feathers – convergent evolution of poisonous integument in mammals and birds
Mammals and birds have evolved poisonous skin and feathers for defense.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Influence of dietary feathers on the fecal microbiota in captive Arctic fox: Do dietary hair or feathers play a role in the evolution of carnivorous mammals?
Feathers in diet increase gut bacteria diversity in Arctic foxes.
research The RpoS Gatekeeper in Borrelia burgdorferi: An Invariant Regulatory Scheme That Promotes Spirochete Persistence in Reservoir Hosts and Niche Diversity
RpoS helps Borrelia burgdorferi survive in hosts and adapt to different environments.
research Epidemiological pattern of dermatophytosis in calves from Tarai region of Uttarakhand, India
Dermatophytosis in calves is most common in winter, especially in 4-6 month-old female HF crossbreds.
research SUPERFICIAL SKIN INFECTION WITH SCOPULARIOPSIS BREVICAULIS IN TWO GOATS. A CASE REPORT
A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
research Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis infection in a dog from Germany with multifocal alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, hypercalcaemia and subsequent sebaceous atrophy
A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
research Effects of the extract of Zingiber coralliaum on hair follicle cycling of C3H/He
Zingiber coralliaum oil promotes early hair growth in mice.
research Gastric Trichobezoar in a 2‐Year‐Old Girl With Severe Malnutrition and Social Risk: A Case Report
Gastric trichobezoar in young children requires surgery and comprehensive care to prevent serious complications.
research Atrichia with papular lesions in two Pakistani consanguineous families resulting from mutations in the human hairless gene
research Potency of Leaf Extracts of Cocor Bebek (Kalanchoe pinnata) as Hair-Growth Promoting Agent
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
research Kerion Barbae with Bacterial Superinfection Presenting as a Rapidly Growing Beard Mass: A Diagnostic Dilemma in a Resource-Limited Setting
Kerion barbae should be considered in beard infections to avoid misdiagnosis and complications.
research Reconstructing temporal variation in great ape and other primate diets: A methodological framework for isotope analyses in hair
Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
research OTITIS EXTERNA DUE TO COMPLICATION OF OTODECTES CYNOTIS, BACTERIA, AND MALASSEZIA SP. ACCOMPANIED BY SCABIOSIS IN DOMESTIC CAT
The cat's ear and skin issues improved significantly after 10 days of treatment.
research DEMODICOSIS WITH TICKS INFESTATION AND BABESIOSIS IN A MIXED DOG
The dog's condition improved after 21 days of treatment.
research Epidemiological and Clinico-therapeutic Studies on Dermatophytosis in Cattle at Parbhani
Clove oil effectively treats cattle dermatophytosis in 7 days.
research Progressive and destructive hair follicle infections in a murine cutaneous anthrax model
Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
research ANCYLOSTOMYOSIS WITH SCABIOSIS IN A 3-MONTH-OLD CAT
Ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate effectively treated the cat's conditions, and restricting activity prevents reinfection.
research Seasonal Moulting in Adult Male Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
Adult male raccoon dogs shed their winter fur in spring and grow new fur for winter in autumn.
research The organization of the keratin I and II gene clusters in placental mammals and marsupials show a striking similarity
Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
research Studies on nutritional deficiency in cows in El-Behera province
Cows in El-Behera have nutritional deficiencies causing health issues like anemia and poor reproduction.
research Prevalence and severity of alopecia lesions on gray bats, Myotis grisescens, peaks during lactation
Alopecia in gray bats is most common and severe during lactation, likely due to stress and nutrition.
research Systemic effects of Leucaena leucocephala ingestion on ringtailed lemurs (Lemur catta) at Berenty Reserve, Madagascar
Ingesting Leucaena leucocephala caused hair loss and increased infant mortality in ringtailed lemurs.
research Monilethrix: an ultrastructural study
Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
research Effects of pair housing on behavior, cortisol, and clinical outcomes during quarantine‐like procedures for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Pair housing reduces stress behaviors and health issues in quarantined rhesus macaques.
research Zoonotic Potential of Dermatophytosis in Small Mammals
Humans, especially vulnerable groups, can catch skin infections from small mammals.
research Neurological presentation of psittacosis during a small outbreak in Leicestershire.
A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.
research Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum nanum infection in a canine
Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
research CASE REPORT: SCABIES WITH NORMOCYTIC NORMOCHROMIC ANEMIA AND ABNORMALITIES IN THE HAIR MEDULLA IN DOMESTIC CATS
The cat recovered from scabies and anemia with the treatment.
research Characterization of a mouse Scube3 reporter line
Mouse Scube3 affects teeth, tongue, vibrissae, and eye development, but not facial structure or limb growth.
research Forensic Identification of Suspected Poached Wild Boar (Sus scrofa affinis)
The animal was likely a wild boar.