NORWEGIAN SCABIES IN HIV INFECTED MALE WITH EXCELLENT RESPONSE TO ANTI-SCABIETIC TREATMENT: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 26
Abstract
Norwegian scabies also known as crusted scabies or hyperkeratotic scabies is characterized by hyperkeratosis and crusting of the skin due to the profuse proliferation of mites resulting from an altered host response to the infestation. Various cutaneous, neurologic and immunologic diseases like AIDS have been described to predispose to crusted scabies. The defining clinical features of scabies in HIV infected persons are determined by the degree of immunosuppression. We report a case of crusted scabies in a young male with very low CD4 count that showed excellent response to antiscabietic treatment.
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Balachandrudu J, Kavya Chennamsetty
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