Category: Infectious Disease / Parasitic Infections
Scabies is an intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, eight-legged mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the top layer of the skin to lay eggs.
Estimated at 200-300 million cases globally at any time, with higher prevalence in tropical and subtropical regions and in crowded settings. (Source: World Health Organization, 2020)
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