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BASICS
Description
A contagious parasitic infection of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, var. hominis
- System(s) affected: Skin/Exocrine
- Synonym(s): Sarcoptic mange
Epidemiology
Incidence
Predominant age: Children and young adults
Prevalence
- Global prevalence is estimated at 300 million cases.
- May be more prevalent in urban areas and areas of overcrowding
Risk Factors
- Personal skin-to-skin contact (e.g., sexual promiscuity, crowding, nosocomial infection)
- Poor nutritional status, poverty, homelessness, and poor hygiene
- Seasonal variation: Incidence may be higher in the winter than in the summer (may be due to overcrowding).
- Immunocompromised patients, including those with HIV/AIDS, are at increased risk of developing severe (crusted/Norwegian) scabies.
General Prevention
Prevent outbreaks by prompt treatment and cleansing ...
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