Clinical presentation of scabies in older care home residents
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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. 30, 6, 11-11. doi: 10.7748/nop.30.6.11.s10

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