A systematic review of immunosuppressive risk factors and comorbidities associated with the development of crusted scabies.

Crusted scabies (CS, historically referred to as Norwegian scabies), caused by a proliferation of Sarcoptes scabiei mites, is a highly contagious and severe dermatological infection characterised by hyperkeratotic skin scaling that can progress from loose and flaky skin to thick adherent crusts. While hands and feet are most commonly affected, the most severe cases have near total body surface involvement [1]. Without adequate treatment, secondary infections can develop leading to bacterial sepsis with historically high fatality [2].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research