Human Otoacariasis in Two Climatically Diverse Districts in Sri Lanka: Seasonality, Risk Factors, and Case Notes

Autor:	Senanayake A. M. Kularatne, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse, U. B. Abeysundara, R. M. M. A. Rajapaksha, K. O. Bandaranayaka, Rupika S. Rajakaruna
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Abiotic component Wildlife Biology Seasonality Tick medicine.disease biology.organism_classification medicine.disease_cause Dermacentor auratus parasitic diseases Infestation medicine Parasitology Case note Risk factor Socioeconomics
Zdroj:	Acta Parasitologica. 66:1326-1340
ISSN:	1896-1851 1230-2821
DOI:	10.1007/s11686-021-00372-w
Popis:	Otoacariasis is a parasitic otopathy reported in many parts of the world. This study presents the seasonal pattern, risk factors, and case notes on human otoacariasis in two climatically different districts: Anuradhapura and Kandy in the Dry and Wet/Intermediate zone of Sri Lanka, respectively. Ticks removed from the ear canal of patients were collected. Risk factors of otoacarisis were determined by a case/control follow-up study. Nymphal Dermacentor auratus (90.8%) was the main tick species associated otoacariasis. In the Kandy District, infestation was year-round, while in the Anuradhapura District, it was seasonal with a peak in December–February. Children
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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