What are Scabies? What are Scabies?
Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite which burrows under the skin. Can be seen in humans and livestock.
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Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, eight-legged burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.
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Human scabies is caused by an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). ChaCha
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Scabies is a very itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the outer layers of the skin.
Answered by Krista B. -
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. You might want to get that checked out!
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