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Over 300 million cases each year Infectious disease caused by a mite that

burrows in skin Leads to sores Very common in nursing homes and

assisted-living facilities Contagious

An itchy skin condition Caused by mite- Sarcoptes Scabei Mite buries itself in skin After several weeks, intense itching occurs

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Skin-to-skin contact Anyone can get scabies Spreads easier in crowded areas Spread from family member to family

member through contact

Rash Pimple-like irritations Frequent Itching (at night) Sores (as a result of scratching)

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Creams applied from neck down to cover entire body (Elimite)

Antihistamines help relieve itching

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Need prescription medicine in order to cure scabies

Dose of ivermectin has been shown to cure scabies

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Clean sheets and clothing Treat people in close contact with infected

person because of the incubation period Wash and disinfect house Keep infected area covered with clothing

and avoid contact with others

Those with weakened immune system such as HIV Patients are vulnerable to Norwegian scabies

Causes intense peeling of skin Scabies is no longer contagious after

treatment complete Itching may persist

Informative video discussing basic information on Scabies and how to avoid it

Scabies video

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Medicine Plus-assosicated with the NIH Wikipedia- free online encyclopedia source

with great information on Scabies CDC-website with information on many

types of diseases

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of scabies, has additional Scabies Pictures