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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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- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Social Health Association
- Fact Sheet: Scabies (Division of Parasitic Diseases, NCID, CDC, OPHS, HHS)
- FDA Issues Health Advisory Regarding Labeling Changes for Lindane Products (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Find a Dermatologist (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Information to Live By: Scabies (American Social Health Association)
- Mite (Sarcoptes scabei) Infestation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Scabies
- Scabies (MayoClinic)
- Scabies (Cleveland Clinic)
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- Scabies (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Scabies (Medline Plus)
- Scabies (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Scabies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Scabies (Virtual Naval Hospital)
- Scabies (Nemours Foundation)
- Scabies [Interactive Tutorial] (Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
- Stamp Out Scabies (American Academy of Dermatology)
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