Review of Scabies in the Elderly

• Main Authors: Jodi Raffi (Author), Raagini Suresh (Author), Daniel C. Butler (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Adis, Springer Healthcare, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...