[Scabies: A world plague]

Med Sante Trop. 2014 Jan-Mar;24(1):41-8. doi: 10.1684/mst.2014.0287.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Scabies is a ubiquitous contagious disease, and its prevalence is growing. Diagnostic difficulties vary according to the patient's age and health. Benzyl benzoate and ivermectin are the reference drugs in France. Decontamination of the patients' bedding, clothing, and environment is essential for successful treatment.

Keywords: diagnosis; scabies; treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Scabies* / diagnosis
  • Scabies* / drug therapy