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What is crusted (norwegian) scabies?
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Form of: Highly contagious form of scabies.Affecting immunocompromised and institutionalized patients.
Answered 10/10/2018
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Severe Scabies: Usually seen in nursing home patients or those who have compromised immune systems.
Answered 10/3/2016
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