Demodex density increases after adalimumab therapy in ankylosing spondylitis: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022000348
Abstract: Abstract Abstract Demodex infestation and density changes remain one of the main challenges in some clinical settings. Tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors have been recommended as a first-line treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, there… read more here.
Keywords: demodex; density; density increases; demodex density ... See more keywords
Biologic therapy increases Demodex density in psoriasis patients
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.17161
Abstract: Demodex density is known to increase in various immunosuppressive conditions. The relationship between biologic therapy and Demodex density remains unknown. We aimed to investigate whether the density of Demodex mites is higher in psoriasis patients… read more here.
Keywords: psoriasis patients; biologic therapy; demodex density; density ... See more keywords
Increased Demodex Density in Patients Hospitalized for Worsening Heart Failure
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm10020039
Abstract: Infection is an important factor leading to the exacerbation of heart failure (HF), resulting in hospitalization. Demodex species are obligatory parasites in human skin, and increased density was reported in immunocompromised patients. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: demodex; heart failure; density; patients hospitalized ... See more keywords