Clinical presentation of scabies in older care home residents
Ruth Sander Independent consultant, Care of older people
Scabies is caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. Scratching and parasite-induced inhibition of local immune response can lead to a secondary bacterial infection.
Nursing Older People.
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doi: 10.7748/nop.30.6.11.s10
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