Ivermectin-responsive crusted scabies in HTLV1 carrier.
We report a case of HTLV1 infection revealed by crusted scabies and widespread dermatophytosis in an African woman. HTLV1 infection was not complicated by adult T cell leukemia or myelopathy. Crusted scabies is a marker of HTLV1 infection. The importance of oral ivermectin therapy in crusted scabies is emphasized.
Cordoliani
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Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
Vasseur
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E
Baccard
M
M
Fournier
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S
Feuilhade de Chauvin
M
M
Tancrede
E
E
Morel
P
P
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D015490:HTLV-I Infections / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012532:Scabies / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014766:Viremia / Q000276:immunology*
D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D007559:Ivermectin