The efficacy of a nested polymerase chain reaction in detecting the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis for diagnosing scabies

Summary Background A widespread scabies infestation, associated with long‐term residence in nursing homes, is becoming an issue in high‐income countries. Mineral oil examination is regarded as the gold standard in diagnosing scabies, but the sensitivity of this method is generally low – approximatel...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of dermatology (1951) 2018-10, Vol.179 (4), p.889-895
Hauptverfasser:	Hahm, J.E., Kim, C.W., Kim, S.S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cytochrome Cytochrome-c oxidase Diagnosis Disease transmission Eggs Medical diagnosis Microscopy Mineral oils Outbreaks Polymerase chain reaction Primers Sarcoptes scabiei Scabies Skin
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