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Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations

Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations

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Infestations by ectoparasites such as scabies, bedbugs, and body lice are common. Diagnosis requires history, including social drivers of health such as living environment, and physical examination. Author Aileen Y. Chang, MD, of UCSF, joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, to discuss Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations: A Narrative Review.

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Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations

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