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Scabies is caused by

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Sarcoptes scabei

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Onchocerciasis

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Leopard skin; Onchocerca volvulus

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Filiarisis

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Wuchereria bancrofti

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Schistomiasis

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Swimmer’s itch - Schistosoma

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Features of Scabies

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Pruritic papules and Burrows in intertriginous areas
At night
Contagious

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Compliations of Scabies

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Secondary bacterial infections
Excoriations
Widespread Eczema
Honey colored crusts
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

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Types of Scabies

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Typical Scabies
Norwegian Scabies

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Features of Norwegian scabies

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Immunocompromised individuals are more prone
AKA Crusted scabies
Thousands of mites and eggs in burrows

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Treatment of Scabies

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5% permethrin
Malathion
Benzyl benzoate
Lindane
Ivermectin
Crotamine Sulphur
Calamine
Salicylic acid
Don’t share towels/clothing

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