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Today's scabies.

M Orkin

    JAMA
    |August 25, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Scabies, a mite infestation, is increasing globally and in the US, presenting diagnostic challenges. Early identification and treatment are crucial, especially in adopted children and to prevent complications like glomerulonephritis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • A significant increase in scabies cases has been observed in the United States.
    • Scabies is a widespread and expanding global epidemic.
    • The exact magnitude of the increase in the United States is currently unknown.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges associated with various presentations of scabies.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing scabies in specific populations, such as recently adopted children.
    • To inform about potential complications of scabies, including acute glomerulonephritis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic difficulties of scabies.
    • Discussion of scabies in diverse patient groups and geographical origins.

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  • Synthesis of suggestive clinical features for diagnosis when mite identification is not possible.

    • Main Results:

    • Scabies manifests in numerous forms (e.g., scabies incognito, nodular scabies, Norwegian scabies), complicating diagnosis.
    • Recently adopted children, particularly from Southeast Asia, show a high frequency of scabies.
    • Scabies lesions can lead to secondary complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis from streptococcal infection.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt diagnosis and management of scabies are essential due to its increasing prevalence and varied presentations.
    • Awareness of scabies in at-risk populations, including international adoptees, is critical for public health.
    • Preventing secondary infections in scabies patients is vital to avoid severe sequelae like glomerulonephritis.