Cancela R, López-Navarro

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 35-38
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ABSTRACT

Scabies is a ectoparasitoses highly contagious caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var humanus. Clinical presentations is itching, that is a cardinal sign, occurred in family groups is transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact specialty in non good hygiene situations. Sexual transmission is common. Scabies may be a marker of human immunodeficiency.

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