CPD article: Four common infectious skin conditions: Tinea corporis, Pityriasis versicolor, Scabies, Larva migrans.
Abstract
Four dermatological conditions, all with well-established pathogens, will be discussed in this article: tinea corporis (dermatophytic infection), pityriasis versicolor (an asymptomatic infection) caused by the yeast Pityrosporon orbiculare) and two parasitic infestations, scabies and larva migrans. (SA Fam Pract 2004;46(8): 13-16)
Published
2004-09-01
Section
Review Articles
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