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[Canine scabies in man].

P Meijer1, P C van Voorst Vader

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Dermatologie, Groningen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 22, 1990
PubMed
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Scabies from puppies can infect humans. Persistent itching despite dog treatment warrants scabicide treatment for affected individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Human Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.
  • Zoonotic transmission of scabies from animals to humans, particularly from dogs (Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis), is a recognized but less common occurrence.
  • Parasitic prurigo, characterized by intense itching, can result from various parasitic infections.

Observation:

  • This report details two cases of parasitic prurigo in patients and their family members, linked to scabies mites originating from recently acquired puppies.
  • The clinical presentation involved persistent itching and skin lesions consistent with scabies infestation.
  • The source of infestation was identified as canine scabies mites.

Findings:

  • The study confirms that Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis can occasionally survive and cause infestation in humans.

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  • Patients experiencing persistent dermatological complaints, suggestive of scabies, even after their dogs have been treated, require further investigation and direct treatment.
  • Topical lindane applied for one night was identified as an effective treatment for these persistent cases.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering zoonotic scabies in human cases, especially with recent animal contact.
    • Emphasizes the need for a two-pronged approach: treating both the animal source and the infected human.
    • Suggests lindane as a potential therapeutic option for refractory human scabies cases originating from canine sources.