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 a contagious skin infestation caused by a mite. It causes significant global
morbidity, with an estimated 300 million cases annually. Although it can affect individuals at …

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 …

Background: Scabies is a skin disease caused by an obligate human parasite mite
Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Children under the age of two and elderly individuals are at …

Scabies is a parasitosis caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, with crusted
scabies being more contagious than classic scabies because of a larger mite burden …

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 …

Scabies is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide, affecting 150–200 million
people yearly. Scabies affects young children in particular, and has the greatest impact in …

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 …

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 …

What is known and Objective Scabies is recognized as a neglected tropical disease
responsible for a substantial health and economic burden, especially in resource-poor …