[Re-emergence of Norwegian scabies in our environment].
It is reported this uncommon variety of scabies in Cuban patients that caused an epidemic in its areas of origin. It is stressed the severe prutitus observed among these patients, which is usually mild or is absent. It is recommended the dermatological isolation of these individuals and the adoption of prophylactic measures for the personnel being in direct contact with them.
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí.
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Rodríguez Barreras
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Arteaga Hernández
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003462:Cuba / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007326:Institutionalization; D008297:Male; D012532:Scabies / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission