Scabies Tóm tắt về bệnh

Scabies is a contagious disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis.
The affected individual usually complains of having a highly pruritic rash that occurs at night.
Transmission is typically by direct skin contact with an infected person and in adults, sexual transmission is common.
Diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation and confirmed by microscopic identification of mites, eggs or mite feces.
Treatment includes topical keratolytics, oral Ivermectin and topical scabicides.

For further information regarding the management of Scabies, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.