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Copy of Copy of Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis)
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a disease in which mites crawl under the skin cuasing iritation
- spreads by skin to skin contact
- very rarely spreads in water
- sharing of clothes
- Mites that burrow in the epidermis
- lay eggs and continue to multiply if not treated
- 10 to 15 live in a human at one time
- only live for 48- 72 hours
- itch mostly at night
very contagious
Is NOT deadly
- can be found all over the body
- arms, legs, stomach, neck, and groin
- never found on the head
- can be found all over the world
- someone may have Scabies for 4 - 6 weeks before they see signs
- can still spread to other people during this time
itching
redness
blisters
increased itching and bacteria
treatment= Scabicides (with doctors permission)
- wash clothes
- give anyone who has had contact with the infected person the treatment also
- can infect infants
- same symptoms and affects
- found mostly on arms, backs, legs and stomachs
- can harm animals
- called "mange"
- this does not harm humans
- treatable
Works Cited
"CDC - Scabies." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 09 Oct. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/>.
“Scabies Treatment, Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Home Remedies and Complications by MedicineNet.com." Web. 09 Oct. 2011. <http://www.medicinenet.com/scabies/article.htm>.
“Mosby’s Medical and Nursing Dictionary.” Thomas A. Manning. St. Louis, Missouri. 1986.
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