Difference between revisions of "Scabies"

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'''Scabies''' is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes.  
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"'''Scabies''' is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite ''Sarcoptes scabei''." <ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/scabies/factsht_scabies.htm CDC Website]</ref>
  
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Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.
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Signs and symptoms of scabies infestation include:
 
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* Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.
 
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* Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.
 
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* Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with [[bacteria]].
 
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==Source==
 
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*[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/scabies/factsht_scabies.htm CDC Website]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 02:23, October 6, 2008

"Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei." [1]

References

  1. ↑ CDC Website
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