Scabies mite
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Scabies mite
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Scabies mites burrow into the outer layers of human skin, causing itching, a rash, and sometimes skin sores. The scabies mites are spread through close contact with an infested person, such as by touching or by sleeping in the same bed.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | April 4, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 04, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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