Scabies

A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.

Also Known As:

Sarcoptic Mange; Mange, Sarcoptic

Infections: 539155
- Parasitic Diseases: 4973
  - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
    - Ectoparasitic Infestations: 14
      - Mite Infestations: 424
        Scabies: 1320
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13402
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 46
    - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
      - Scabies: 1320

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