Scabies Rash
Other than regular scabies rash, there is only one type of scabies rash i.e. Norwegian scabies also known as Crusted scabies. Norwegian scabies originated in Norway, attributed to the scabies mite and named as 'Scabies Norvegic Boeckii'.
The major difference between Norwegian scabies rash and regular scabies rash lies on the number of mites present on an infected person. In regular scabies rash, the number of mites is, on average, 10 to 15 on the other hand, people with Norwegian scabies will have thousands to millions of mites. The type of mite in both presentations is usually the same.
The only way to acquire the infection is by direct contact with an infected patient or by contact with infected linens, clothing, or furniture. The rash is heavily crusted with flakes of skin falling off, with thickening of skin on protruding parts of the body such as the elbows, knees, palms, and soles.
Scabies Rash
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Other than regular scabies rash, there is only one type of scabies rash i.e. Norwegian scabies also known as Crusted scabies. Norwegian scabies originated in Norway, attributed to the scabies mite and named as 'Scabies Norvegic Boeckii'.
The major difference between Norwegian scabies rash and regular scabies rash lies on the number of mites present on an infected person. In regular scabies rash, the number of mites is, on average, 10 to 15 on the other hand, people with Norwegian scabies will have thousands to millions of mites. The type of mite in both presentations is usually the same.
The only way to acquire the infection is by direct contact with an infected patient or by contact with infected linens, clothing, or furniture. The rash is heavily crusted with flakes of skin falling off, with thickening of skin on protruding parts of the body such as the elbows, knees, palms, and soles.
Scabies Rash
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