Abstract
Teledermatology uses telecommunication technology and informatics on dermatologic practice without the presence of a specialist. This paper describes the diagnostic process of a Crusted Scabies (Norwegian Scabies) case in an elderly patient from the Alto Solimoes River region using teledermatology resources. Moreover, the authors discuss the progress of these technologies, which allow healthcare assistance for those living in remote indigenous and riverine communities, particularly in isolated areas of the Legal Amazon where many diseases are neglected or underdiagnosed.
Highlights
Teledermatology uses telecommunication technology and informatics on dermatologic practice without the presence of a specialist
This paper describes the diagnostic process of a Crusted Scabies (Norwegian Scabies) case in an elderly patient from the Alto Solimões River region using teledermatology resources
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Summary
Diagnóstico por Teledermatologia em paciente do Alto Rio Solimões: um caso de escabiose crostosa. Diagnosis by Teledermatology of a patient from the Alto Solimões River: a case of Crusted Scabies. Diagnóstico por Teledermatología en paciente del Alto Río Solimões: un caso de Escabiosis Costrosa. A Teledermatologia estuda o uso das tecnologias de telecomunicação e informática na assistência dermatológica sem a atuação presencial do especialista. É relatado o processo diagnóstico de um caso de escabiose crostosa (sarna norueguesa) em paciente idoso da região do Alto Rio Solimões, por meio de recursos de Teledermatologia. Os autores discutem os avanços dessa tecnologia que possibilita a assistência a distância para comunidades ribeirinhas e indígenas, sobretudo em áreas isoladas da Amazônia Legal, nas quais inúmeras doenças são negligenciadas e subdiagnosticadas. Palavras-chave: Telemedicina Dermatologia Saúde da População Rural Escabiose Sarcoptes scabiei
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