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Host Immune Response to Scabies
Scabies infection is associated with heightened total IgE immunoglobulin and IgE antibodies to scabies antigens, with both being extremely high for crusted scabies patients. The IgE antibodies cross-react with house dust mite allergens with high reactivity found to the minor allergen arginine kinase.
The Kerry M Stokes AC, Chair of Child Health
This prestigious position, named in honour of Mr Kerry M Stokes AC and the enormous contribution he has made to child health research in Western