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Unfortunately, "there are sheets of Langerhans cells in the tissue induced by scabies," which have led to incorrect diagnosis and chemotherapy of children for Langerhans histiocytosis, said Dr. Elston at the meeting.

Dr. Elston said he had no relevant financial relationships.

'If you're not squirming by the end of this … Ihave not done my job.' DR. ELSTON

The exit site wound of a patient with a myiasis infestation is shown. The warble fly is the most common cause. SEPPäNEN M, ET AL. MYIASIS DURING ADVENTURE SPORTS RACE. EMERGING INFECT. DIS. 2004.

Lone star ticks are small in size, attach in large numbers, and carry disease. ©JAMES GATHANY/CDC

A papular, pruritic rash is commonly seen with scabies infection, as on the foot of this baby. Courtesy Dr. Dirk Elston

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