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Sarna costrosa en un paciente diabético.

Authors :
Toborga Janett, Aracena
Llaveta Gabriela, Antezana
Enzo Saul, Vargas Baspineiro
Source :
Gaceta Médica Boliviana. jul-dic2019, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p163-167. 5p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Crusted scabies corresponds to a very rare variety and little common scabies; a human parasitic disease caused by an acarid in this case Sarcoptes Scabiei (var. Hominis); it observed mainly among inmunosupressed patients and is characterized by atypical and extensive lesions, highly contagious due to their immune compromise. A case of a patient of 68 years old is described with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2 with poor glycemic control, which is assist by the dermatology service. Lesions included extensive and pruritic badges, quetatotic, erythematous-squamous of thick and adherent scales of six months evolution in trunk, thighs and axillary, inguinal and interdigital folds. The clinical suspicion of crusted scabies was confirmed by biopsy; the treatment was performed with ivermectin with improvement of the clinical picture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10122966
Volume :
42
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gaceta Médica Boliviana
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142403347