Spreading, itchy papules on the extremities.

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Michael Burton practices at Family Medical Clinic in McDonough, Ga. Martha L. Sikes is an associate academic coordinator and clinical assistant professor in the PA program at Mercer University in Atlanta, Ga. Heather L. Schmidt is a clinical assistant professor in the PA program at Mercer University. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Published: April 2014

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