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Scabies
Examination of the skin shows signs of scabies. Tests include an examination under the microscope of skin scrapings taken from a burrow.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2008
Scabies
Diagnosis can be made simply by observing the characteristic burrows of the mites causing scabies. A sterilized needle can be used to explore the pearly bump at the end of a burrow, remove its contents, and place it.An enhanced image of a scab mit...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Scabies
Diagnosis can be made simply by observing the characteristic burrows of the mites causing scabies. A sterilized needle can be used to explore the pearly bump at the end of a burrow, remove its contents, and place it on a slide to be examined.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Scabies
Diagnosis can be made simply by observing the characteristic burrows of the mites causing scabies. A sterilized needle can be used to explore the pearly bump at the end of a burrow, remove its contents, and place it on a slide to be examined.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Wood's lamp examination
A Wood''s lamp examination is a test that uses ultraviolet light to closely look at the skin.The test is done while you are seated in a dark room, usually in a dermatologist''s office. The health care provider turns on the Wood''s lamp, holds it 4 to...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Skin lesion KOH exam
The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin.Potassium hydroxide examination of skin lesion; Fungal wet prep.The health care provider scrapes the lesion off your skin, using a blunt edge such as the edge of a micro...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 15, 2009
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