Crusted Scabies, a Neglected Tropical Disease: Case Series and Literature Review

• Main Authors: Nurdjannah Jane Niode (Author), Aryani Adji (Author), Shienty Gazpers (Author), Renate Tamara Kandou (Author), Herry Pandaleke (Author), Dwi Martina Trisnowati (Author), Christy Tumbelaka (Author), Elrovita Donata (Author), Fauziyyah Nurani Djaafara (Author), Hendrix Indra Kusuma (Author), Ali A. Rabaan (Author), Mohammed Garout (Author), Souad A. Almuthree (Author), Hatem M. Alhani (Author), Mohammed Aljeldah (Author), Hawra Albayat (Author), Mohammed Alsaeed (Author), Wadha A. Alfouzan (Author), Firzan Nainu (Author), Kuldeep Dhama (Author), Harapan Harapan (Author), Trina Ekawati Tallei (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Crusted scabies is a rare form of scabies that presents with more severe symptoms than those of classic scabies. It is characterized by large crusted lesions, extensive scales, thick hyperkeratosis, and contains a large number of highly contagious itch mites. Crusted scabies is more prevalent in imm...