Scabies Flashcards

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scabies

A

infestation by a mite

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signs

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itchy rash, worse at night
located on web space of fingers, flexor of wrist, axillae
white crusty
close contact
can present 4-6 weeks after infestation
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investigations

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history

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management

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permethrin 5%

treat the whole household twice

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