A forgotten parasitic infestation in an immunocompromised patient-a case report of crusted scabies
Crusted scabies is a rare and highly contagious form of Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis infestation whose incidence may increase in the near future due to increasing use of immunosuppressive therapies and a general lack of awareness about the condition. It is misdiagnosed as psoriasis, irritant dermat...
Main Authors: | Martin Agyei1, Afua Ofori, Elliot Koranteng Tannor, John Jude Annan, Betty Roberta Norman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2020-08-01
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Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: |
https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/36/238/pdf/238.pdf
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