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An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

In scabies (itch) it is the best remedy, killing the male parasite, which remains on the surface of the skin.

You need to use a lotion or cream which kills the scabies mites.

This form of scabies, with its major infestation, is referred to as crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies.

Scabies should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any itchy rash affecting the flexures.

Later admitted failing to visit Victoria's home for fear of catching scabies.

You can buy lotions to treat scabies over the counter at the chemist.

She might have selected a working party or found out which prisoners had scabies or some lesser skin disease.

Diagnosis and treatment A doctor can often diagnose scabies by giving you a physical examination and taking your medical history.

Sarcoptic Mange is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which also causes human scabies.

Any part of the skin could be affected, producing a condition resembling scabies.

In Norwegian scabies large numbers of mites exist in exfoliating scales.

In response to the outbreaks of scabies, the district scabies policy has been widely circulated to all nursing and residential homes and GPs.

The fungus, Sorosporium scabies, which is the cause of the scab, does not penetrate into the flesh of the tuber, nor detract from its edible properties.

Later admitted failing to visit Victoria 's home for fear of catching scabies.

Te Tree antiseptic cream is commonly used in Australia for the treatment of scabies in humans.

It is very unusual for scabies treatments not to work.

Nurses working in prisons and nursing homes, for example, need to be aware of the possibility of scabies infection.

Rat Scabies drummed on the debut and only LP so that might explain why you saw them with The Damned.

A doctor may need to distinguish between body lice and scabies (a disease caused by skin mites) and between pubic lice and eczema (a skin condition).

Scabies is a relatively contagious infection caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.

Scabies is caused by a tiny insect about 0.3 mm long called a mite.

The intense itching almost always caused by scabies is due to a reaction within the skin to the feces of the mite.

The first time someone is infected with scabies, he or she may not notice any itching for a number of weeks (four to six weeks).

Prevalence rates are not clear; some studies suggest that between 6 and 27 percent of the population have scabies at any one time.

Scabies is more common among schoolchildren and individuals living in crowded conditions.

Scabies is most common among people who live in overcrowded conditions and whose ability to practice good hygiene is limited.

Scabies can be passed between people by close skin contact.

Although the mites can only live away from human skin for about three days, sharing clothing or bedclothes can pass scabies among family members or close contacts.

In May 2002, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) included scabies in its updated guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

The itching (pruritus) from scabies is worse after a hot shower and at night.

Scratching seems to serve some purpose in scabies, as the mites are apparently often inadvertently removed.

Most infestations with scabies are caused by no more than 15 mites altogether.

Diagnosis can be made simply by observing the characteristic burrows of the mites causing scabies.

Preparations containing lindane are no longer recommended for treating scabies because of the potential for damage to the nervous system.

Studies done in humans, however, have found that ivermectin is as safe and effective as topical medications for treating scabies.

The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent.

In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.

Good hygiene is essential in the prevention of scabies.

When a member of a household is diagnosed with scabies, all that person's recently worn clothing and bedding should be washed in very hot water.

One of the biggest concerns among family members of an individual with scabies is its ready transmissibility.

Some healthcare providers recommend that all family members be treated with a scabicide, whether or not scabies is evident.

The organism that causes scabies is a mite.

The doctor may also test tissue fluid or smears from the child's lesions to rule out skin parasites or infections that mimic atopic dermatitis, such as bacterial infections, scabies, or herpesvirus infections.

Similar spots are produced on potatoes in America by the fungus Oospora scabies, and in both cases, if affected "seed" potatoes are steeped in a solution of 2 pint formalin in 15 gallons of water for two hours before planting, the attack on the resulting crop is materially lessened.