A persistent problem with scabies in and outside a nursing home in Amsterdam: indications for resistance to lindane and ivermectin

J. A. van den Hoek, J. A. van de Weerd, T. D. Baayen, P. M. Molenaar, G. J. Sonder, I. M. van Ouwerkerk, H. J. de Vries

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Abstract

An ongoing outbreak of scabies in and outside a nursing home in Amsterdam is described. Despite standard treatment with lindane and ivermectin, many recurrences were observed which suggested resistance to these drugs. After treatment with 5% permethrine, the patients were finally cured
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19052
JournalEuro surveillance
Volume13
Issue number48
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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