Paper II — 2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q16

Paper II

2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Drugs for Scabies.

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Answer

Permethrin, Benzyl benzoate — applied topically to kill Sarcoptes scabiei mites; permethrin is generally preferred first-line given its favorable safety and efficacy profile.

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