Scabies
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Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and it affects people of all races and social classes. 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 also spread scabies. You cannot get scabies from a pet. Pets get a different mite infection called mange.
Symptoms are
- Pimple-like irritations or a rash
- Intense itching, especially at night
- Sores caused by scratching
Several lotions are available to treat scabies. The infected person's clothes, bedding and towels should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer.
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kidshealth.org — “Scabies is an infection that affects the skin, and is caused by a mite that burrows into the top layer of skin. The most common symptom of scabies is itching, which may be worse at night or after a hot bath.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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webmd.com — “What is scabies? Scabies is a very itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the outer layers of the skin. The most common form of scabies is called papular scabies.” View full resource at webmd.com
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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Human scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by the host-specific mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. Scabies has been a source of human infestation for more than 2500 years, dating back to Roman times. Originally, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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