Neonatal scabies.
A case of scabies infestation in a ten-week-old infant is described. Infestation in a neonate presents a clinical picture quite different from that found in older children and adults. Therapeutic options can be limited in infants. Current concepts and treatment modalities are discussed.
Sterling
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Division of Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103.
Janniger
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Kihiczak
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012520:Sarcoptes scabiei / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012532:Scabies / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology