Scabies

Scabies is an infestation of the top layer of skin by the parasite, Sarcoptes scabiei, often called scabies or mites.

Scabies are transmitted through close physical contact, such as prolonged contact between household members through infested linens, furniture, or clothing.

Follow the links below to find information about scabies.

Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Scabies
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Scabies is caused by tiny mites which burrow into the skin and can cause very bad itching.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Scabies
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Scabies is caused by small mites called Sarcoptes scabiei that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form. If you develop scabies, your sexual partners and all members of your household should also be treated with a scabies cream or lotion.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Scabies
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Scabies is a skin infestation with a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites burrow into the skin where they live and reproduce. Eggs laid in the burrows hatch, crawl out onto the skin and make new burrows.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Interventions for treating scabies
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scabies is a parasitic infection of the skin. It occurs throughout the world, but is particularly problematic in areas of poor sanitation, overcrowding, and social disruption, and is endemic in many resource-poor countries. The global prevalence of scab...
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Scabies
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Scabies are little mites that burrow down into the skin to lay their eggs, and cause intense itching.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Scabies self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Scabies (body lice) is caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which triggers an allergic reaction and intense itching. Find out what products are available for scabies.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Scabies - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Scabies is a condition caused by tiny mites, and results in intense itching and sometimes a rash.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Scabies
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating scabies in young children.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Treatment of scabies
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Most experienced clinicians will miss the diagnosis of scabies at least once. As a result the patient's itch and discomfort will be prolonged and additional contacts needlessly infected. Treatment is effective provided it is done scrupulously.
Date:   Feb 2000
Title:   Treatment of scabies
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Scabies is caused by a small insect called a mite. The mite burrows into the skin and causes an itchy rash. People with a persistent itch should have it investigated by a doctor.The usual treatment is a cream which is applied to the whole body below the neck.
Date:   Jan 2000

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