In vivo Imaging of Sarcoptes scabiei Infestation Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Background:Sarcoptes scabiei can be visualized with different imaging tools. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) may have the potential to describe the changes in skin morphology due to scabies infestation and visualize the parasite. Methods: Five patients from the Departments of Dermatology, Augsbur...

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Main Authors: Christina Alette Banzhaf, Lotte Themstrup, Hans Christian Ring, Julia Welzel, Mette Mogensen, Gregor Borut Ernst Jemec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-06-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/352066