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Abstract

Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by a mite. It causes significant global morbidity, with an estimated 300 million cases annually. Although it can affect individuals at any socioeconomic level, individuals who live in poverty or in overcrowded conditions are at much higher risk for scabies. Lack of local expertise can result in failure to recognize scabies, leading to delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment of cases and …

Authors

Banerji A; Nations IAMHCCPSF

Journal

Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 20, No. 7, pp. 395–398

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

October 1, 2015

DOI

10.1093/pch/20.7.395

ISSN

1205-7088