Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash. It is spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies.
Also know as: Mites, Seven-year itch
How You Get It:
Symptoms:
Prevention: Scabies can be prevented by abstaining from sexual contact and close contact with an infected person and not participating in sexual contact and close contact with someone while scabies are still present.
Testing: Scabies is diagnosed with a visual exam of the rash and existance of burrows. The scabies mite burrows into the top layer of the skin where it lives and lays eggs. It may be confirmed by identifying the mite.
Treatment:
If left untreated:
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