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It was most likely "Norwegian scabies" which refers instead to a particularly severe form of scabies that is also known as crusted scabies. Crusted scabies has been called Norwegian scabies because the condition was first described in Norway in the mid-19th century.

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During World War I, lice infestations were common among soldiers living in crowded and unsanitary conditions in the trenches. This led to a condition known as trench fever, which caused high fever, severe joint pain, and skin rash, resulting in significant discomfort and debilitation among the troops.

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It was most likely "Norwegian scabies" which refers instead to a particularly severe form of scabies that is also known as crusted scabies. Crusted scabies has been called Norwegian scabies because the condition was first described in Norway in the mid-19th century.

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