Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by infestation with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the outer layer of skin. The infestation produces intense itching, typically worse at night, and a pimple-like rash concentrated in skin folds such as between the fingers and around the waistline. It spreads readily through prolonged skin-to-skin contact.
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Classification
Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission RouteSourced to the subject's own account Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own account Connections
Associated With
Skin infestation by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite; dermatology specialty.
Treated By
Oral ivermectin is a standard treatment for scabies.
Sources
1. Scabies (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia- Scabies (, SKAY-beez; also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2-0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis.
Infobox: field
Infectious disease, dermatology
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter IQuote, List of chapters, Chapter I
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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