Parasitic Skin Infections for Primary Care Physicians.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2015.07.004.
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Abstract
The 2 epidermal parasitic skin infections most commonly encountered by primary care physicians in developed countries are scabies and pediculosis. Pediculosis can be further subdivided into pediculosis capitis, corporis, and pubis. This article presents a summary of information and a review of the literature on clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment of these commonly encountered parasitic skin infestations.
Medical subject headings
- Primary Health Care
- Skin Diseases, Parasitic