Norwegian scabies in an infant with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
A 6-month-old infant with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and typical scabies subsequently developed Norwegian scabies, with deterioration of clinical status. The infestation spread to several health care workers who were in close contact with the patient, despite standard isolation precautions. In the rapidly growing hospitalized pediatric AIDS population, Norwegian scabies should be considered in the differential diagnosis of eczematous or seborrheic dermatitis.
Jucowics
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Department of Dermatology, New York Medical College-Metropolitan Hospital Center, NY 10029.
Ramon
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Don
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Stone
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Bamji
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D012532:Scabies / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000150:complications* / Q000635:transmission
D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane