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 …

Scabies is a neglected tropical disease that continues to have global impacts and long-term
health consequences. It is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabei var. hominis, which is an …

Human scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the parasitic mite Sarcoptes
scabiei var. hominis. It is a common skin disease worldwide that occurs not only in the …

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 …

INTRODUCTION—Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei (picture
1A-B). Classic scabies typically manifests as an intensely pruritic eruption with a …

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 …

Human scabies (infestation with the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis) causes a significant
disease burden worldwide, yet there are no agreed diagnostic guidelines. We aimed to …

Background Scabies is an ancient disease (documented as far back as 2500 years ago). It
affects about 300 million people annually worldwide, and the prevalence is as high as about …

Scabies, the human skin disease caused by infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var.
hominis, causes considerable morbidity and mortality through direct effects and as a result of …

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 …