Scabies
A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.
Year introduced: MANGE, SARCOPTIC was see under SCABIES 1968-1976
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Tree Number(s): C01.610.858.211.480.708, C17.800.838.775.800
MeSH Unique ID: D012532
Entry Terms:
- Mange, Sarcoptic
- Sarcoptic Mange