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Scabies

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Scabies Definition

Common names:

Rash Scabies
Scabies

A person with scabies has inflammation of the skin caused by a tiny insect, called a mite.

Scabies causes a characteristic red rash and intense itching. Scabies is contagious.

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Bedbug bites
Chiggers
Head lice
Itching
Lice
Pubic lice
Rash (generalized)
Rash (localized)
Rashes in adults
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Itching
Rash

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Scabies References:

Scheinfeld N. Controlling scabies in institutional settings: a review of medications, treatment models, and implementation. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2004;5(1):31-7.
Venna S, Fleischer AB Jr, Feldman SR. Scabies and lice: review of the clinical features and management principles. Dermatol Nurs. 2001 Aug;13(4):257-62.
Wendel K, Rompalo A. Scabies and pediculosis pubis: an update of treatment regimens and general review. Clin Infect Dis. 2002 Oct 15;35(Suppl 2):S146-51.