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Infantile Scabies in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Observations From the First Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Scabies is common in the Democratic Republic of Congo, often underestimated, including in infants. In this report, a 4-month-old's irritability, nocturnal itching, insomnia, and skin rashes raised suspicion, confirmed by parasitological examination. The father's lack of infestation despite sharing the bed with the infant and his mother poses a question.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70220

Authors: Nambininiavo Marianne Ranorohasimanana, Arezki Izri, Sophie Brun, Philippe Parola, Mohammad Akhoundi