Pre-emptive diagnosis of a case of scabies by dermatopathology
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scabies, dermatopathology, dermatoscopy, dermoscopyReferences
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2. Scabies. Web site. http://medent.usyd.edu.au/fact/scabies.html. Accessed December 9, 2011.
3. Buehlmann M, Beltraminelli H, Strub C, et al. Scabies outbreak in an intensive care unit with 1,659 exposed individuals-key factors for controlling the outbreak. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009;30(4):354-60.
4. Obasanjo OO, Wu P, Conlon M, et al. An outbreak of scabies in a teaching hospital: lessons learned. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2001;22(1):13-8.
5. Hong M-Y, Lee C-C, Chuang M-C, Chao S-C, Tsai M-C, Chi C-H. Factors related to missed diagnosis of incidental scabies infestations in patients admitted through the emergency department to inpatient services. Acad Emerg Med. 2010;17(9):958-64.
6. de Beer G, Miller MA, Tremblay L, Monette J. An outbreak of scabies in a long-term care facility: the role of misdiagnosis and the costs associated with control. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006;27(5):517-8.
7. Tschandl P, Argenziano G, Bakos R, et al. Dermoscopy and entomology (entomodermoscopy). J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2009;7(7):589-96.
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Rosendahl C, Cameron A, Weedon D. Pre-emptive diagnosis of a case of scabies by dermatopathology. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online January 31, 2012:61-63. doi:10.5826/dpc.0201a12
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