Scabies: occurrence, control and treatment in the Caribbean
Postgraduate doctor
; 9(3): 74-82, May-June 1993. tab, gra
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ABSTRACT
The mite, Sarcoptes scabiel, which causes scabies in man produces an uncomfortable itch which, in itself, is not life-threatening. It is easily controlled when treated with appropriate scabicides, and with effective public health education and proper hygiene an end to the infection is quickly achieved. However, secondary infection of the scabietic lesions with nephritogenic streptococci can lead to glomerulonephritis which, in the short term, results in hospitalization with oedema, haematuria and proteinuria as common presenting symptoms. In the long-term, chroni renal disease leading to costly dialysis and renal transplant can occur after this preventable itchy and uncomfortable infection (AU)
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01-internacional
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MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Parasitologia
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Escabiose
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Doenças Transmissíveis
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Região do Caribe
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgraduate doctor
Ano de publicação:
1993
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Article