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Lesson 24. Scabies

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Tables

Table 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Ectoparasitic Infections
Treatment of Scabies

Source: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Ectoparasitic infections. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines]
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