The efficacy of a nested polymerase chain reaction in detecting the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis for diagnosing scabies.
Ji Eun HahmC W KimS S KimPublished in: The British journal of dermatology (2018)
Nested PCR can be successfully used as an alternative method for diagnosing suspected scabies. Therefore, infection control measures and treatments can be initiated before significant transmission occurs, minimizing the risk of outbreaks.