title: Norwegian scabies in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
abstract: A rare, severe form of scabies called Norwegian or keratotic scabies is described in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This is the first known description of this disease in an AIDS patient. The occurrence of secondary staphylococcal sepsis illustrates the importance of early correct diagnosis and treatment. Cutaneous hydration followed by aggressive application of gamma benzene hexachloride was safe and effective.
authors: Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Hall
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Brewer
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Appl
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012520:Sarcoptes scabiei; D012532:Scabies / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane