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SCABICIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A substance that kills the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis which causes scabies.

CONT

Scabies can be spread by the insect itself or by the egg. Prompt action is required to rid a person of the insects and eggs. Sulfur has been used (6 - 10% in lotion or cream) since Roman times as a scabicide, but you might be allergic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Substance qui a la propriété de tuer le parasite de la gale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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