Scabies: A Detailed Examination of the Skin Parasitism
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). This ectoparasite creates tunnels in the skin, where it lives and lays its eggs. Scabies can affect people of all ages and social groups, with a global spread, and its transmission is particularly easy in conditions...