Clinical management of scabies with secondary infection: a case report

Introduction: Scabies is a parasitic infectious disease that is still a public health problem in the world, including Indonesia.Case Presentation: An 18-year-old male patient who presented with scabies which was accompanied by a secondary infection.Discussion: Scabies is primarily transmitted through direct and indirect contact, with higher prevalence among children, densely populated communities, and areas with inadequate sanitation and hygiene facilities. The pruritic nature of scabies lesions leads to patient scratching, consequently giving rise to secondary infections, notably by Group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The potential escalation of these secondary infections to deeper tissues and systemic spread can result in severe complications, thereby posing a risk to life.Conclusion: In order to avert subsequent complications, a holistic approach encompassing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions should be expeditiously employed for scabies patients exhibiting secondary infections.