The following was identified in skin scrapings from a patient with an itchy rash on his hands and wrists. It measures approximately 100 micrometers in greatest dimension. Note, the video looks best at maximum size.
Identification?
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This case seems to be a case of itch mite caused by Sarcoptes scabiei.
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2 comments:
This case seems to be a case of itch mite caused by Sarcoptes scabiei.
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Sarcoptes scabiei
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