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The neutrality of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page. Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection. The word 'scabies' is Latin for 'itch'. Etiology Caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis, it produces intense, itchy skin rashes when the impregnated female tunnels into the stratum corneum of the skin and deposits eggs in the burrow. Th ...
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Scabies News Headlines
- Infants Targeted In The Fight Against Scabies And Other Skin Diseases
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 08 Oct 2006 11:00 EST
- Infants Targeted In The Fight Against Skin Disease
ScienceDaily - Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:00 EST
- Banyu, Maruho Receive NHI Approval For Oral Scabies Medication
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:00 EST

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