Paper II — 2024 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q19
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Paper II
2024 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)
Question
Anti scabies agents
Q190.3 marksShort Answers
Answer
Permethrin, Benzyl benzoate (also Ivermectin) — applied topically to kill Sarcoptes scabiei mites; permethrin is generally preferred first-line given its favorable safety and efficacy profile, with oral ivermectin used for crusted/refractory scabies.