Atypical presentation of crusted (Norwegian) scabies
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Crusted (Norwegian) scabies in two old-age home residents.
Scabies is commonly seen in hospitals, where it frequently affects geriatric and convalescent patients. The clinical features of the classic form of scabies are well recognised. Crusted (Norwegian) scabies, which is a hyperinfestation variant of scabies, is very contagious and can present as other dermatoses, thus delaying the correct diagnosis and management. Two residents of different old-age...
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عنوان ژورنال: Infection
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0300-8126,1439-0973
DOI: 10.1007/s15010-015-0769-7