Infant Mortality from Scabies Complicated by Sepsis and Renal Failure–A Case Report in Twin Infants at a Government Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Scabies remains a common parasitic infestation associated with poor living conditions and overcrowding which is caused by the sarcoptes scabies mite; and mostly affects those in extremes of age. This paper therefore evaluates Infant Mortality from Scabies Complicated by Sepsis and Renal Failure in...
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| Language: | English |
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Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/291586 |
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| Summary: | Scabies remains a common parasitic infestation associated with poor living conditions and overcrowding which is caused by the sarcoptes scabies mite; and mostly affects those in extremes of age. This paper therefore evaluates Infant Mortality from Scabies Complicated by Sepsis and Renal Failure in Twin Infants at a Government Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria using appropriate clinical and standard methods such as papules which can be scaly, presence of burrows, intense nocturnal pruritus and irritability; and excoriations on the skin which can serve as a portal for infection. Although Scabies is considered to be benign; it can however be complicated in rare case with overwhelming bacterial infection leading to septicaemia and renal compromise especially in children; and this requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of scabies complicated by overwhelming sepsis in twin infants arising from delay in seeking care and impeded diagnosis due to atypical presentation from possible associated abuse of super-potent steroids in Twin infants; eventually resulting in the mortality of one of the Twin. Availability of proper diagnostic measures and tools; along with appropriate treatment is essential for scabies cases to prevent attendant complications. Abuse of triple action creams should be discouraged and its availability restricted due to the far-reaching implications of its use and complications.
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| ISSN: | 2659-1502 2659-1499 |