Ivermectin-responsive crusted scabies in HTLV1 carrier

We report a case of HTLV1 infection revealed by crusted scabies and widespread dermatophytosis in an African woman. HTLV1 infection was not complicated by adult T cell leukemia or myelopathy. Crusted scabies is a marker of HTLV1 infection. The importance of oral ivermectin therapy in crusted scabies...

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Published inDermatology (Basel) Vol. 192; no. 4; p. 351
Main Authors Cordoliani, F, Vasseur, E, Baccard, M, Fournier, S, Feuilhade de Chauvin, M, Tancrede, E, Morel, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.01.1996
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antiparasitic Agents - therapeutic use
Female
HTLV-I Infections - immunology
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Ivermectin - therapeutic use
Scabies - drug therapy
Scalp Dermatoses - drug therapy
Viremia - immunology
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Summary:We report a case of HTLV1 infection revealed by crusted scabies and widespread dermatophytosis in an African woman. HTLV1 infection was not complicated by adult T cell leukemia or myelopathy. Crusted scabies is a marker of HTLV1 infection. The importance of oral ivermectin therapy in crusted scabies is emphasized.
ISSN:1018-8665
DOI:10.1159/000246411