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X-Plain_ Scabies Reference Summary

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Sort Desciption: Scabies is a common condition caused by the infestation of a very small mite. Scabies is a condition that can be treated easily. This reference summary will describe scabies and its treatment options. ...

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Scabies is a common condition caused by the infestation of a very small mite.

Scabies is a condition that can be treated easily. This reference summary will describe scabies and its treatment options.

Scabies Scabies is the infestation of the microscopic mite, called Sarcoptes scabiei, in the skin. Scabies is common all over the world and affects people of all races and social classes.

Scabies spreads very fast in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.

Scabies is transmitted by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person infested with scabies mites. A quick handshake or hug will usually not spread scabies.

Scabies mites spread easily between sexual partners and household members.

Sharing clothing, towels, and bedding can also transmit scabies mites.

People with weak immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian scabies or crusted scabies. Away from the human body, mites do not survive longer than 48-72 hours. While living on a person, however, an adult female mite can live up to a month.

Symptoms

At first, scabies can usually be seen in the hands. Scabies mites burrow small tunnels in the skin causing elevated tracks and rashes.

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