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what is 'scabies - itchy skin rash caused by scabies mite '?
Definition for scabies
Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection.
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Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection. The word scabies is Latin for "itch".
A delayed hypersensitivity (allergic) response resulting in a papular eruption (red, elevated area on skin) often occurs 30-40 days after infestation. While there may be hundreds of papules, fewer than 10 burrows are typically found. The burrow appears as a fine, wavy and slightly scaly line a few millimeters to one centimeter long. A tiny mite (0.3 to 0.4 mm) may sometimes be seen at the end of the burrow. Most burrows occur in the webs of fingers, flexing surfaces of the wrists, around elbows and armpits, the areolae of the breasts in females and on genitals of males, along the belt line, and on the lower buttocks. The face usually does not become involved in adults.
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skin scrapings for mites, larvae, ova, or scybala (fecal pellets)
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Scabies-Topic Overview
The most common form of scabies is called papular scabies. ... Scabies can also be spread by sharing towels, bed sheets, and other personal belongings. ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-topic-overview
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Scabies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scabies is a contagious ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial ... The scabies mite usually is spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_scabies
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CDC - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it ... symptoms of scabies are intense itching ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/
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What Is Norwegian Scabies? on MedicineNet.com
Get the facts on Norwegian scabies (crusted scabies), a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Learn the causes, (Sarcoptes scabiei), symptoms (itchy skin rash) and ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=86345
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Scabies
Scabies is found worldwide among people of all groups and ages. ... The mites that cause scabies burrow into the skin and deposit their eggs, ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000830.htm
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Scabies - Yahoo! Health
Scabies has been around for a long time and is probably responsible for the term, ... parasitic infestations such as pubic lice, scabies is hard to contract. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/sexualhealth-overview/scabies/pdr--W...
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Scabies - Wikipedia
User-edited article about scabies, a transmissible skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense itching, and secondary infection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies
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Scabies-Cause
Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. ... Scabies usually is spread by close, intimate contact, such as sleeping in the ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-cause
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Scabies: Parasitic Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
The hallmark of scabies is intense itching, which is usually worse at night. ... Scabies ... Scabies can be cured by applying a cream containing 5% permethrin ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch210/ch210b.html
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CDC - Fact Sheet - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... How soon after infestation do symptoms of scabies begin? ... The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/factsheet.html
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Scabies-Prevention
People who have scabies are encouraged to use care to avoid spreading the mites to others. ... contact with someone who has scabies, as well as with their ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-prevention
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Scabies - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health
Scabies can affect people of all ages and from all incomes and social levels. ... See a picture of scabies. ... Scabies can also be spread by sharing towels, ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-overview/scabies-topi...
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MedlinePlus: Scabies
Scabies ... Article: Bullous scabies: a diagnostic challenge. Article: Prevalence of pediculosis and scabies in the prisoners of Bandar...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/scabies.html
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CDC - FAQs For The Public - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... How can I remove scabies mites from my house or carpet? ... in contact with a person who has scabies, should I treat myself? ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/faq_public.html
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Scabies-Symptoms
If you have scabies, you will likely have itching and irritated skin that gets ... Scratching the scabies burrows can irritate and break open the skin. ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-symptoms
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Scabies Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Scabies glossary includes a list of Scabies related medical definitions and related ... and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Scabies article. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/scabies/glossary.htm
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Scabies - Cause - Yahoo! Health
Scabies is caused by the miteSarcoptes scabiei. Scabies mites are attracted to ... The scabies mite cannot fly or jump, and it moves very slowly. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-causes/scabies-cause/...
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CDC - FAQs For The Workplace - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... When can I return to work if I am diagnosed with scabies? ... Can I get scabies from sharing an office chair or cubicle that ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/faq_workplace.html
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Scabies-Medications
Prescription permethrin (Elimite) cream or lotion is the most commonly used medication to treat scabies. Unlike the more toxic lindane, permethrin is considered safe ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-medications
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Scabies: Parasitic Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
People with scabies have severe itching, even though there are ... The hallmark of scabies is intense itching, which is usually worse at night. ... Scabies ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec18/ch210/ch210b.html
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Scabies - What Happens - Yahoo! Health
The first time you are infested with the scabies mite, itching may not begin for several weeks. During this time, you are contagious but may not know that you are ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-symptoms/scabies-what...
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Scabies-Treatment Overview
Scabies will not go away on its own. ... Persistent nodular scabies may be treated with injections of steroids into the nodules. ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-treatment-overview
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Scabies-What Happens
First-time infestation: The first time you are infested with the scabies mite, itching may not begin for several weeks. During this time, you are contagious but may ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-what-happens
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CDC - Control - Institutional Settings - Health Care Providers - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... A scabies outbreak suggests that transmission has been occurring within the ... Measures to control scabies in an institution ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/hcp/control.html
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Scabies
Scabies is found worldwide among people of all groups and ages. ... The mites that cause scabies burrow into the skin and deposit their eggs, ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Scabies.htm
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Scabies-What Increases Your Risk
The following groups of people are at higher risk of exposure to scabies mites: Sexually active young adults. Close skin - to - skin contact (not specifically ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies...
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CDC - Crusted Scabies - Institutional Settings - Health Care Providers ...
A website devoted to scabies ... Crusted Scabies Cases (Single or Multiple) ... Screen all new patients and staff for scabies. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/hcp/crusted.html
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Scabies - Medications - Yahoo! Health
Prescription permethrin (Elimite) cream or lotion is the most commonly used medicine to treat scabies. Unlike the more toxic lindane, permethrin is considered safe ...
http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-medications/scabie...
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CDC - Risk - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... Human scabies is caused by an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite ... person can spread scabies even if he or ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/risk.html
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Lice, Scabies, and Your Skin
Lice and scabies are skin conditions that can ... Scabies is treated with a lotion that is applied to a clean body from the ... person with scabies should put ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/skin-condi...
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CDC - Symptoms - Scabies
A website devoted to scabies ... When a person is infested with scabies mites the first time, symptoms usually do ... common symptoms of scabies, itching and a ...
http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/symptoms.html
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Scabies-References
A list of resources for information on Scabies. ... Scabies. New England Journal of Medicine, 354(16): 1718?1727. Mathieu ME, Wilson BB (2005). Scabies. In GL ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-references
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Permethrin cream 5% for scabies - Yahoo! Health
Nonprescription permethrin 1% is used to treat lice but is not strong enough to cure scabies. Prescription-strength permethrin 5% kills the scabies mite. ... Scabies. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/permethrin-cream-5-for-s...
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Scabies - MayoClinic.com
Scabies ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this itchy skin condition. ... Scabies is contagious and can spread quickly through ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scabies/DS00451
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CDC: Scabies Fact Sheet
Questions and answers about the condition.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/scabies/factsht_scabies.htm
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Scabies: Parasitic Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. ... For unknown reasons, crusted scabies is more common in immunosuppressed patients ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch121/ch121f.html
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Scabies - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
If you have scabies, you will likely have itching and irritated skin that gets worse until the mites are killed. ... an allergic reaction to the scabies mite. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-symptoms/scabies-symp...
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X-Plain Patient Education Tutorial: Scabies
Copyrighted by the Patient Education Institute. The Patient Education Institute publishes interactive multimedia software and implements them in hospitals, physician ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/scabies/htm/index.htm
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Scabies: All - MayoClinic.com
Scabies ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this itchy skin condition. ... The mite that causes scabies in humans is microscopic. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scabies/DS00451/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
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Lice and Scabies
Basic information about lice and scabies. ... Skin Conditions: Lice and Scabies. Lice and scabies are highly contagious skin conditions that involve parasites ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/skin-conditions-lice-scabies
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Scabies-When To Call a Doctor
... 4 days.You develop serious side effects from any product used to treat scabies. ... The mites that cause this type of scabies cannot live on human skin for more ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies...
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Scabies
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the ... The scabies mites are spread through close contact with an infested person, such ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-overview/scabies/heal...
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Scabies Symptoms, Signs, Treatment Facts and Information on MedicineNet.com
Get the facts on scabies causes (mites), signs, symptoms and treatment. ... cases of scabies often misdiagnosed? In what special situations can scabies be more ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/scabies/article.htm
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Scabies-Credits
A list of authors that contributed to the topic on Scabies. ... Scabies - Credits. Author. Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH. Editor. Kathleen M. Ariss, MS. Associate Editor ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/scabies-credits
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the scabies mite. It often causes intense itchiness. ... the first episode of scabies, itching and skin lesions begin ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=142
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Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites (little bugs) that burrow under the ... If one family member has scabies, other family members and close contacts must ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/scabies/hic_scabies.aspx
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Scabies - What Increases Your Risk - Yahoo! Health
The following groups of people are at higher risk of exposure to scabies mites: ... Health Home > Skin Conditions > Scabies - What Increases Your Risk ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-causes/scabies-what-i...
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Scabies - When To Call a Doctor - Yahoo! Health
Call your doctor if: ... You develop serious side effects from any product used to treat scabies. ... that cause this type of scabies cannot live on human skin ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-living/scabies-when-t...
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Patient Discussions: Scabies - Effective Treatments - Viewers Share ...
View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Scabies - Effective Treatments. Share in the message dialogue to help others and ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/scabies/discussion-37.htm
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Scabies: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Scabies ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this itchy skin condition. ... may be involved, in adults scabies is most often found: ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scabies/DS00451/DSECTION=symptoms
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