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Scabies is a relatively common infestation that occurs throughout the world. The itch is notoriously severe, and proper diagnosis is essential to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.
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Piette, E. (2018). Scabies. In: Rosenbach, M., Wanat, K., Micheletti, R., Taylor, L. (eds) Inpatient Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18449-4_44
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