Physiopahtology of scabies in children < 15kg, Centre of Evidence of Dermatology

Guidelines classic scabies: in children < 15kg, pregnant or breastfeeding women Updated on january 2024

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Physiopathology of Scabies in children

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Scabies is a contagious disease

In most cases, transmission is direct, between humans, through close skin contact. Transmission requires direct, prolonged, or repeated contacts, as encountered within a couple or a family.

It is also an STI

Due to possible contamination during sexual intercourse, scabies is also considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Indirect transmission is possible

Indirect transmission through clothing or bedding is possible but much rarer, except in hyperkeratotic forms.

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Dr Elisabeth LORIER-ROY
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