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• Scabbies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection that is caused by a type of mite ( = roztoč). • It is characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection. • The word 'scabies' in Latin is 'itch'.

• Scabies is frequently misdiagnosed as intense pruritus (itching of healthy skin) before papular eruptions form. • Upon initial pruritus the burrows appear as small, barely noticeable bumps on the hands and may be slightly shiny and dark in color rather than red. • The itching may not exactly correlate to the location of these bumps. • As the infestation progresses, these bumps become more red in color.

• Scabbies mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrow, or tunnel, under the outer layer of skin. • These mites lay eggs under the skin and feed on blood. • The mites are about the size of a pinhead, are nearly transparent, and usually cannot be seen.

Scabbies symptoms • The most common scabbies symptom is extreme itching, particularly at night. • The itching is the result of an allergic reaction to the mites and their waste. • The scabbies symptoms usually appear from two to six weeks after becoming infested. However, people who have previously had scabbies can show symptoms within a few days.

The most common areas of skin affected by scabbies include: • between the toes and fingers • around the wrist • folds of the elbow, armpits, • beltline • abdomen • genitalia • nipples • buttocks • the groin.

• Babies and small children may get it on the face, scalp or soles of the feet.

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Scabies of filaria due to Onchocerciasis

• Scabbies is transferred How do you getbyscabbies direct skin-to-skin contact. • It can also be transferred by contact with clothes or bedding that has been contaminated by an infected person. • A very common way to get scabbies is to shake hands with an infected person. It can also be transmitted during sexual contact (= pohlavní styk).

• You cannot get scabbies from pets. Scabbies mites only infest humans. The mites can only survive for three or four days if they are away from the human body. • You are contagious and can spread scabbies until all the mites and eggs are killed by a treatment.

If You Have Any of These Biting or Irritation. Symptoms. . . on your face, in your • If you have any of below symptoms : • • • nose, ears or mouth, or anywhere above the neck Memory loss, difficulty thinking or "brain fog" Chronic Fatigue Pain all over the body Muscle or Joint Swelling Sores or open lesions that do not heal may or may not occur Hard Nodules under the skin Hair-like fibers in your skin Black or iridescent specks in your skin there is a chance that it might NOT be scabies.

1) Skin Scraping - Place a drop of oil or saline on top of one of the lesions - Using a the area is scraped - Material collected is placed on a slide - Examine under a to observe the presence of mites or its eggs

2) Felt-tip marker test - Take a washable felt-tip marker across the rash - Wipe it off with alcohol - This may help to identify a burrow because the ink goes into a deeper level of the skin.

- start treatment immediately - treated at the same time to prevent re-infestation with scabies from other persons who might be infected but do not have any symptoms yet - infected persons clothing and bedding needs to be washed in hot water and ironed so as to kill the mite and all of its eggs.

-The best treatment for scabies is Dermisil

- treat itching with antihistamine medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

- After treatment, the itching can last for up to 4 weeks - Repeat examination by a doctor in 1 -2 weeks is recommended

- Wash all clothing, towels, and bed linens in hot water. Do not allow air drying. You should use the dryer. - Use the medication as prescribed and instructed. Do not use it more than instructed because you risk causing chemical irritation of your skin.

- Cut your nails and clean under them thoroughly to remove any mites or eggs that may be present. -Vacuum your rugs, furniture, and bedding and throw the vacuum cleaner bag away when finished - for doctor, protection with

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