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scabies

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The itch.

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he has a bad case of the itch Source: Internet

A definitive diagnosis is made by finding either the scabies mites or their eggs and fecal pellets. Source: Internet

Diagnosis Magnified view of a burrowing trail of the scabies mite: The scaly patch on the left was caused by the scratching and marks the mite's entry point into the skin. Source: Internet

In general, the total number of adult mites infesting a healthy hygienic person with non-crusted scabies is small; about 11 females in burrows, on average. Source: Internet

If the person is infected with scabies, the characteristic zigzag or S pattern of the burrow will appear across the skin; however, interpreting this test may be difficult as the burrows are scarce and may be obscured by scratch marks. Source: Internet

Bonomo's description established scabies as one of the first human diseases with a well-understood cause. Source: Internet

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