Scabies

📖What is Scabies?

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the outer layer of the skin to lay eggs, triggering an intense allergic itch reaction. It spreads easily through prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact and, less commonly, through shared clothing or bedding, making it common in crowded living conditions. The characteristic intense itching, particularly at night, often takes several weeks to develop after initial infestation as the body builds an allergic response to the mites. Prompt treatment of the affected person and close contacts is essential to prevent reinfestation and further spread.

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