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Ivermectin-Responsive Crusted Scabies in HTLV1 Carrier
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Diagnostic VirologyOral Ivermectin TherapyHtlv1 InfectionImmunodeficienciesPathogenesisImmunologyPathologyVirologyVirus-host InteractionInfection ControlDermatologyDermatopathologyMedicineAdult T-cell Leukemia-lymphomaCrusted ScabiesIvermectin-responsive Crusted Scabies
We report a case of HTLV1 infection revealed by crusted scabies and widespread dermatophytosis in an African woman. HTLV1 infection was not complicated by adult T cell leukemia or myelopathy. Crusted scabies is a marker of HTLV1 infection. The importance of oral ivermectin therapy in crusted scabies is emphasized.