Review of Scabies in the Elderly

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...

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Main Authors: Jodi Raffi, Raagini Suresh, Daniel C. Butler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-09-01
Series:Dermatology and Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-019-00325-2