Review of Scabies in the Elderly
Abstract Scabies, an ectoparasitic infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a clinical problem of particular significance in the elderly population because of unique vulnerability factors. Such factors include reduced mobility, residency in grouped living facilities, and difficulty...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Dermatology and Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-019-00325-2 |