Scabies

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Sarcoptes scabiei.

For patient information click here Template:Scabies Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Synonyms and keywords: Norwegian scabies

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

External Links

• Center for Disease Control
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th edition, 1999
• Clinician's Pocket Reference, 9th edition, 2002
• United States Centers for Disease Control and Protection
• American Social Health Association
• Chosidow O. "Scabies". New Engl J Med. 354 (16): 1718&ndash, 1727.
• MedlinePlus Drug Information: Lindane
• Scabies Pictures & Symptoms

References