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Scabies

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and can affect anyone. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people. Hospitals, child-care centers, and nursing homes are examples. Scabies can easily infect sex partners and other household members. Sharing clothes, towels, and bedding can sometimes spread scabies. This can happen much more easily when the infested person has crusted scabies. You cannot get scabies from a pet. Pets get a different mite infection called mange.

Symptoms are:

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  1. Scabies (National Library of Medicine)  
    Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and can affect anyone. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is ...
  2. Scabies is an easily-spread skin disease caused by a very small mite. ... Scabies is found among people of all groups and ages around the world. Scabies spread by skin- ...
  3. Scabies (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    American Academy of Pediatrics ... scabies; human itch mite; skin condition caused by mites; signs of scabies; scabies in schools; symptoms of scabies; treating ...
  4. Scabies (VisualDX)  
    Scabies is an itchy, contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites. Learn about its symptoms, treatments & prevention ...
  5. Scabies: Overview (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    Scabies is caused by the human itch mite. Here, you'll find dermatologists' insight that can help you find out if you have scabies and how to treat it.
  6. This is a photomicrograph of the scabies mite. This animal burrows in the skin, depositing both eggs and feces. Scabies infestation causes intense itching (pruritus) which leads to scratching ...
  7. This is a photomicrograph of scabies feces in skin scrapings. This material is thought to cause an allergic-type reaction which may be responsible for the intense ...
  8. ... photomicrograph of a skin scraping that contains a scabies mite, eggs, and feces. This animal burrows into the skin, depositing both eggs and feces. A scabies infestation causes intense itching (pruritus) which leads to ...
  9. This is a photomicrograph of the scabies mite. They burrows into the skin, depositing both eggs and feces. A scabies infestation causes intense itching (pruritus) which leads to scratching ...
  10. Travelers' Health: Scabies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Information about how to order the U.S. government publication about traveling titled "Health Information ...
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