title: Identification and treatment of scabies in infants.
abstract: Incidents of scabies are increasing nationally and globally, particularly among certain vulnerable groups. This article examines a rare and unusual case of scabies infestation in infancy and highlights the importance of recognising the differences in presentation of infestation in infants to enhance early diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Walsall Campus, University of Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bethel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012532:Scabies / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Scabies; dermatology; infants; infestation; rash