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Increased allergic immune response to Sarcoptes scabiei antigens in crusted versus ordinary scabies

Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation by the burrowing "itch" mite Sarcoptes scabiei, causes significant health problems for children and adults worldwide.

Authors:
Walton SF, Pizzutto S, Slender A, Viberg L, Holt D, Hales BJ, Kemp DJ, Currie BJ, Rolland JM, O'Hehir R.

Authors notes:
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2010 Sep;17(9):1428-38. Epub 2010 Jul 14.

Keywords:
increased allergic immune response, Sarcoptes scabiei antigens, crusted versus ordinary scabies

Abstract:
Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation by the burrowing "itch" mite Sarcoptes scabiei, causes significant health problems for children and adults worldwide.