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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Sarcoptes scabiei.

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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: Norwegian scabies

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Scabies from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology

Demographics

Age

Race

Risk Factors

The following are believed to be risk factors for scabies:^[1]^[2]

Living in high-risk areas, such as Sub-Saharan Africa and indigenous communities in Australia and New Zealand
Living in crowded areas
Homeless or displaced children
Poor hygiene: the role of poor hygiene in the development of scabies is uncertain, as mites burrowed under the skin remain alive even after daily hot baths and are usually resistant to water and soap
Immunocompromised individuals, such as the elderly, malnourished and those with HIV, DM are at risk of developing Norwegian Scabies, which is the severe form

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Natural History

Complications

Major complications of scabies include:^[1]^[2]^[3]

Secondary bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue, caused mainly by S. aureus and S. pyogenes, which include:
Secondary bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue can progress to life-threatening complications such as:

Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Romani L, Steer AC, Whitfeld MJ, Kaldor JM (2015). "Prevalence of scabies and impetigo worldwide: a systematic review". Lancet Infect Dis. 15 (8): 960–7. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00132-2. PMID 26088526.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Heukelbach J, Feldmeier H (2006). "Scabies". Lancet. 367 (9524): 1767–74. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(06)68772-2. PMID 16731272.
↑ Engelman D, Kiang K, Chosidow O, McCarthy J, Fuller C, Lammie P, Hay R, Steer A (2013). "Toward the global control of human scabies: introducing the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies". PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 7 (8): e2167. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002167. PMC 3738445. PMID 23951369.

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[pmid26088526-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Romani L, Steer AC, Whitfeld MJ, Kaldor JM (2015). "Prevalence of scabies and impetigo worldwide: a systematic review". Lancet Infect Dis. 15 (8): 960–7. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00132-2. PMID 26088526.

[pmid16731272-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Heukelbach J, Feldmeier H (2006). "Scabies". Lancet. 367 (9524): 1767–74. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(06)68772-2. PMID 16731272.

[pmid23951369-3] Engelman D, Kiang K, Chosidow O, McCarthy J, Fuller C, Lammie P, Hay R, Steer A (2013). "Toward the global control of human scabies: introducing the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies". PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 7 (8): e2167. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002167. PMC 3738445. PMID 23951369.

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