Four common infectious skin conditions Tinea corporis, Pityriasis versicolor, Scabies, Larva migrans

Four dermatological conditions, all with well-established pathogens, will be discussed in this article: tinea corporis (dermatophyte infection), pityriasis versicolor (an asymptomatic infection) caused by the yeast Pityrosporon orbiculare) and two parasitic infestations, scabies and larva migrans.

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Main Author: W.K. Jacyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2004-09-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/118
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