Scabies

This edited volume covers all aspects of the Neglected Tropical  Disease Scabies. The contributions are organised into four themed parts.  The first part reviews the history of the disease and its treatment and  management, part two is dedicated to parasitology and basic research on  the disease causing parasite, Sarcoptes scabei. Epidemiology  and disease burden including public health issues are discussed in the  third part in detail. The last section of the book is covering clinical  manifestation and management. This volume is the first one of its kind,  providing an insight into all aspects of the skin disease which is  causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Chapters are all written  by dedicated experts in their respective area of interest making the  publication a must have for all scientists and clinicians as well as  public  health specialists dedicated to Scabies research in any aspect.