Scabies Articles A-Z
Scabies is an infectious disease of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a microscopic mite. This section of the eMedTV library describes conditions in which scabies is spread and identifies common symptoms and treatment options for the infection.
An infestation with scabies causes itching, a skin rash, and redness, among other symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses the role Sarcoptes scabiei mites play in directly causing the disease.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how a skin scraping or biopsy may be used to make a scabies diagnosis. It also explains how a person can have the test come back negative but still have a scabies infestation.
Scabies Diagnosis and Treatment
This page of the eMedTV website outlines the scabies diagnosis and treatment process, from the physical exam (looking for symptoms such as burrows or rashes) to treating any nodules that may remain after treatment.