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[A simple vital microscopy aid for the detection of scabies mites]
1Hautklinik und Hautpoliklinik, FU Berlin im Rudolf Virchow-Krankenhaus.
Abstract:
By means of a convenient and inexpensive incident light microscope, the mite of sarcoptes scabiei in vivo can be easily detected in the skin. This method simplifies the search for mites especially in children, because it allows to investigate many papules and probable burrows quickly and without pain.