Simple, Complicated and Crusted Scabies NT Health Guideline

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Simple, Complicated and Crusted Scabies NT Health Guideline

Corp Author(s)

Infectious Diseases Department

Notes

PRINT WARNING – Content is continually being revised. ALWAYS refer to the electronic copy for the latest version. Users must ensure that any printed copies of this document are of the latest version. This guideline has been developed for NT Health practice setting only. Clinical content is intended to guide clinical practice and does not replace clinical judgement. Modification will occur according to internal audit processes and literature review. The rationale for the variation from the guideline must be documented in the clinical record.

Abstract

This document provides guidance on the diagnosis and management of scabies (simple and complicated) and crusted scabies in Northern Territory (NT) healthcare facilities.