| SCABIES |
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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
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. |