Scabies is a skin condition caused by the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis). The mite burrows under the skin. It is so small it can hardly be seen with the naked eye. It belongs to the same family as the spider. Scabies has been around for a long time and is probably responsible for the term “Seven Year Itch.” These bugs have three pairs of strong, stubby legs, which the female uses to burrow under the skin.
Scabies are usually sexually transmitted but scabies can also be passed between members of a household by skin-to-skin contact, shared clothing, towels, and bedding. Children often pass it to one another and to adults through everyday contact.
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