Overview
Scabies is a
relatively common infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis,
as stated in the Introduction
section.
Scabies affect around
200 million people per year globally. A detailed discussion about the
prevalence of scabies is in the Epidemiology
section.
Discussion on Sarcoptes
scabiei var hominis is in the Etiology
section.
The Pathophysiology section
states that scabies involve complex interactions between the host immune system
and mite-derived antigens released during infestation. The development process and
transmission of scabies in infected patients is in this section.
The Risk Factors section
discusses the things that contribute to the development of scabies infected
patients.
The Classification section explains the different forms of
scabies.
Scabies_Disease SummaryHistory and Physical Examination
The Clinical Presentation
section describes the clinical features and symptoms of patients
with scabies. The characteristics and distribution of lesions are also included
in this section.
The History section and the Physical Examination section
discuss the importance of the patient’s symptoms and full-body examination in
the evaluation of patients with scabies.
Diagnosis
The Diagnosis
or Diagnostic Criteria section
features the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS) criteria
for the diagnosis of scabies.
Discussion in microscopy,
dermoscopy, and other tests that aid in the diagnosis of scabies is in the Laboratory Tests and Ancillaries
section.
Other conditions that should be ruled out in
the diagnosis of scabies are listed in the Differential
Diagnosis section.
Management
The Pharmacological
Therapy section discusses in
detail the different therapeutic options in patients with scabies.
The Nonpharmacological
section includes things to educate the patient about the prevention
and management of scabies.
The Monitoring section identifies indications
for the follow-up of patients treated with scabies.