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Scabies : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:

Complications Overview Articles

Scabies
Intense scratching can cause a secondary skin infection, such as impetigo.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2008
Scabies
The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent. In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Scabies
The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent. In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Complications Articles

Impetigo
Impetigo is caused by streptococcus(strep) or staphylococcus(staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus( MRSA) is becoming a common cause.The skin normally has many types of bacteria on it, but intact skin is an effective barrier that kee...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 3, 2008
Impetigo
Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a skin infection that tends primarily to afflict children.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Impetigo
Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that mostly affects the area around the nose and mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2009
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus.The word"cellulitis" actually means"inflammation of the cells."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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