What causes scabies? Scabies is primarily caused by infestation with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, leading to itching and skin rashes.

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Scabies Rash Treatment Causes & symptoms

What is scabies? Scabies (pronounced skay-bees) is an infestation, not an infection. It is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var.…

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