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Scabies
Sarcoptes scabiei var canis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Sarcoptes scabiei

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

External Links

• Center for Disease Control
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th edition, 1999
• Clinician's Pocket Reference, 9th edition, 2002
• United States Centers for Disease Control and Protection
• American Social Health Association
• Chosidow O. "Scabies". New Engl J Med 354 (16): 1718–1727.
• MedlinePlus Drug Information: Lindane
• Scabies Pictures & Symptomsaf:Scabies

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