Scabies and Bacterial Superinfection among American Samoan Children, 2011-2012.

Scabies, a highly pruritic and contagious mite infestation of the skin, is endemic among tropical regions and causes a substantial proportion of skin disease among lower-income countries. Delayed treatment can lead to bacterial superinfection, and treatment of close contacts is necessary to prevent...

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Main Authors: Laura Edison, Amanda Beaudoin, Lucy Goh, Camille E Introcaso, Diana Martin, Christine Dubray, James Marrone, Chris Van Beneden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4601791?pdf=render