Background Scabies is a common parasitic skin condition that causes considerable
morbidity globally. Clinical and epidemiological research for scabies has been limited by a …

Scabies is an ectoparasitic dermatosis caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and is a
public health issue in all countries regardless of socioeconomic status. In high-income …

Pruritus is a frequent symptom in medicine. Population-based studies show that every 5th
person in the general population has suffered from chronic pruritus at least once in the …

Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that disproportionately affects disadvantaged
populations. The disease causes considerable morbidity and leads to severe bacterial …

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 …

Background: Scabies is a skin disease caused by an obligate human parasite mite
Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Children under the age of two and elderly individuals are at …

Cats and dogs are treated as family members by most pet owners. Therefore, a high quality
of veterinary care and preventive medicine is imperative for animal health and welfare and …

Methods This review is based on pertinent articles retrieved by a selective search of
PubMed on diagnosis and treatment strategies. Results Thread-like papules (burrows), new …

Reports from various countries have described increasing numbers of scabies cases,
especially in the past two decades. The epidemiological data for various world regions …

Background Scabies is an intensely itchy parasitic infection of the skin. It occurs worldwide,
but is particularly problematic in areas of poor sanitation, overcrowding, and social …