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Line 1: − + − Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.+ − + − Signs and symptoms of scabies infestation include: − − * Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades. − * Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body. − * Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with [[bacteria]]. − − − *[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/scabies/factsht_scabies.htm CDC Website]
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'''Scabies''' is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes.
"'''Scabies''' is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite ''Sarcoptes scabei''." <ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/scabies/factsht_scabies.htm CDC Website]</ref>
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