| Literature DB >> 32952810 |
Houda Nassih1, Fatimzehra El Hanafi1, Safa Elalaoui1, Rabiy El Qadiry1, Aicha Bourahouat1, Imane Ait Sab1.
Abstract
Scabies is very common among children. It is often a harmless infectious disease, responding well to antiparasitic medication. Nevertheless, severe forms can occur in immunocompromised populations like newborns and infants. We report a unique case of scabies in a three-months-old infant, complicated by generalized cutaneous lymphocytic vasculitis and unilateral acral necroses. Copyright: Houda Nassih et al.Entities:
Keywords: Scabies; acral necrosis; infant; necrotizing lymphocytic vasculitis
Year: 2020 PMID: 32952810 PMCID: PMC7467883 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.166.24431
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J