Children's scabies survey indicates high prevalence and misdiagnosis in Auckland educational institutions.
Simon ThornleyGerhard B SundbornDaniel EngelmanRachel RoskvistCielo PasayRoger MarshallWei LongNoela DuguNatalie HopoiShunsuke MoritsukaJames McCarthyArthur J MorrisPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)
The prevalence of children with scabies is high in early childcare centres in Auckland. Misdiagnosis is suggested by several PCR positive cases being treated by topical agents used to treat other skin conditions.