Crusted scabies in Adult
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Pruritus is a key symptom in both types of scabies; however, patients with crusted scabies may be completely asymptomatic. While the typical patient with scabies has fewer than 10-12 mites present, thousands to millions are present in the patient with crusted scabies. Spread of scabies occurs via skin-to-skin contact but also via fomites. The incubation period for crusted scabies may be as short as 4-5 days due to the high mite load.
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ICD10CM:B86 – Scabies
SNOMEDCT:
128870005 – Crusted scabies
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Last Reviewed:12/14/2022
Last Updated:09/12/2022
Last Updated:09/12/2022