Questions and Answers
What is the etiological agent of scabies?
Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis
How is scabies primarily transmitted?
Close contact for 15–20 minutes
What is the role of overcrowding in the transmission of scabies?
It is an important contributory factor
How does the scabies mite burrow into the skin?
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Where are the cutaneous lesions commonly found in individuals with scabies?
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Study Notes
Scabies Etiology and Transmission
- The etiological agent of scabies is the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis.
- Scabies is primarily transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual.
Role of Overcrowding in Transmission
- Overcrowding increases the risk of transmission due to the increased likelihood of close physical contact.
Scabies Mite Burrowing
- The scabies mite burrows into the skin, creating a tunnel or burrow in the epidermis.
Cutaneous Lesions
- Cutaneous lesions are commonly found on the fingers, wrists, elbows, armpits, and groin area in individuals with scabies.
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