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Scabies: Infestation of the skin by the human itch mite, Sarcaptes scabies. The initial symptom of scabies are red, raised bumps that are intensely itchy. A magnifying glass will reveal short, wavy lines of red skin, which are the burrows made by the mites. Treatment is with any of several scabicide medications.
Education and information about scabies, including fact sheets and information on prevention and control, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.
Get the facts on scabies causes (mites), signs, symptoms and treatment. Learn what scabies looks like, how to get rid of it and whether dogs are scabies carriers.
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 ...
Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection caused by tiny mites of the species Sarcoptes scabiei, with the disease characterized by intense itching (pruritus), a ...
Scabies is an easily spread skin disease caused by a very small species of mite.