scabies

Sarcoptic itch|infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei|infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis|Manqa

Scabies

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Human disease

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Scabies is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2???0.45??mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis. The word is from Latin: scabere, lit.???'to scratch'. It is a particular public health problem in crowded settings such as care homes, schools, refugee camps, prisons, and hospitals. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash. Occasionally, tiny burrows may appear on the skin from eggs that are about to hatch. In a first-ever infection, the infected person usually develops symptoms within two to six weeks. During a second infection, symptoms may begin within 24 hours. These symptoms can be present across most of the body or just in certain areas such as the wrists, between fingers, or along the waistline. The head may be affected, but this is typically only in young children. The itch is often worse at night. Scratching may cause skin breakdown and an additional bacterial infection in the skin.

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