Scabies is a common contagious parasitic dermatosis. Transmission of the mite Sarcoptes
scabiei var hominis generally occurs by skin-to-skin contact, but with crusted scabies it may …

Transmission of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei generally occurs by protracted direct body
contact; although in crusted scabies, transmission also occurs via infected clothing or …

Scabies remains a public health problem, especially in developing countries, with a
worldwide incidence of approximately 300 million cases each year. Prolonged skin-to-skin …

Background Scabies is a contagious infestation transmitted by skin-to-skin contact and
sometimes by contact with contaminated material. The scabies mite burrows into the skin …

Scabies is an ectoparasite caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, an obligate
human parasite. There are about 300 million cases of scabies in the world each year …

This narrative review addresses scabies, a highly contagious, pruritic infestation of the skin
caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. Scabies is a common disorder that has a …

Scabies is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. The disease can be sexually
transmitted. Patients' main complaint is nocturnal itch. Disseminated, excoriated …

Scabies is a common infestation worldwide, affecting persons of any age and
socioeconomic status. In Singapore, it is more common in institutions rather than in homes …

Scabies, whose etiologic agent is Sarcoptes scabiei, is a neglected parasitic disease that is
a major public health problem in many resourcepoor regions. Its current therapies include …

Scabies is an infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. In 2017, scabies
was recognised by the World Health Organisation as a disease of public importance and …