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Scabies is a contagious, parasitic skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. It often manifests as intense itching which is worse at night, accompanied by skin lesions affecting in particular the interdigital spaces, while most often sparing the head and neck...
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Glossary
scabies • itching • topical application • dizziness • blurred vision • joint pain...
Questions (True or False?)
1- Parasitological examination of a skin sample is essential for the diagnosis of scabies.
2- Topical application of permethrin and oral ivermectin have a similar harm-benefit balance, except for pregnant women in whom topical permethrin is preferable.
3- Breastfeeding women are advised to suspend breastfeeding during treatment with either topical permethrin or oral ivermectin.
4- Topical application of permethrin is less effective than oral ivermectin.
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