Scabies and nocturnal pruritus: preliminary observations in a group of African migrants
Introduction: Pruritus of scabies is due to a type IV T cell-mediated reaction to the mite’s saliva, eggs, excrements and other products released by the mite during its life cycle. Movements of the mite also induce pruritus. According to the literature, scabies pruritus has higher frequency and int...
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/12905 |
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