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Case Reports
. 2022 Feb 8;35(3):346-347.
doi: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2028705. eCollection 2022.

Norwegian scabies in HIV/AIDS

Keerthana Pakanati  1 , Devina Jagota  1 , Michael Ladogana  1
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Norwegian scabies in HIV/AIDS

Keerthana Pakanati et al. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). .

Abstract

This case describes a patient presenting with significant crusting on his upper and lower extremities found to be Norweigan scabies, which led to a diagnosis of HIV and then AIDS. Norweigan scabies should be considered in the setting of an atypical dermatologic presentation that has failed multiple outpatient therapies.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; Norwegian scabies.

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Figure 1.
The patient’s (a) right hand and (b) left hand on admission. (c) Peeling of scabies on feet. (d) Peeling of scabies on hands.
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