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Can Scabies Cause Pain?
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Scabies is a very contagious illness that can spread to members of your family and other people who have close physical contact with you. For this reason you should never self-diagnose this illness. You must be examined by a professional.
After reviewing your symptoms and your risk factors (sexual contact, crowded living conditions, high-risk work environment), your doctor will examine your skin. Most often, the diagnosis is made based on skin findings and known exposure or possible...
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Scabies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scabies is an easily spread skin disease caused by a very small species of mite.Alternative NamesSarcoptes scabieiCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Scabies
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night.Scabies is a... Read more »
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