PseudoskabiesB88.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dirt Scabbers; Trickery

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"deceptive scabies ", caused by various mite species, not identical to Sarcoptes scabiei, which infest host-specific pets and cause the image of animal pawns in them. Man is a false host. Mites can pass from pets to humans, bore themselves into the skin, but only survive there for a few days. S.a.u. mange.

PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.

Broom mites, e.g. Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis.

ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.

Compare the human skin changes in:

Scabies transmissible to humans is also found in cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

A few hours after the infestation, itching, small erythema, papules and possibly also small vesicles appear. Persistence of the clinical picture usually exists for a few days.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Symptomatic anti-inflammatory and antipruriginous therapy, e.g. 0.5% crotamiton lotio

ProphylaxisThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of pets e.g. with 0.5% malathion (Organoderm Lsg.).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020