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Daniel K Yeoh1, Asha C Bowen2, Jonathan R Carapetis2
1Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Abstract:
Impetigo and scabies both present different challenges in resource-limited compared with industrialised settings. Severe complications of these skin infections are common in resource-limited settings, where the burden of disease is highest. The microbiology, risk factors for disease, diagnostic approaches and availability and suitability of therapies also vary according to setting. Taking this into account we aim to summarise recent data on the epidemiology of impetigo and scabies and describe the current evidence around approaches to individual and community based treatment.
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