2020
DOI: 10.29252/mlj.14.2.42
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Sarcoptes Scabiei Infestation in Iran: A Brief Review Report

Abstract: Background and objectives: Sarcoptes scabiei is a microscopic parasitic arthropod that penetrates into epidermis of the skin and causes scabies, a contagious disease that is one of the most common causes of dermatosis in the world. Methods: We herein summarize published papers about Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in Iran. Databases including MEDLINE, Pubmed and Google scholar were searched using the following terms: Sarcoptes scabiei, mange, prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei and scabies status in Iran. Results: O… Show more

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“…According to previous studies, the scabies infestation rate ranges between 1.3% and 57% [12]. Sarcoptes scabiei, also called itch mite, is an ectoparasite that burrows canals into the skin and causes scabies.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to previous studies, the scabies infestation rate ranges between 1.3% and 57% [12]. Sarcoptes scabiei, also called itch mite, is an ectoparasite that burrows canals into the skin and causes scabies.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%