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Which skin condition is characterized by intense itching, particularly at night, and the presence of linear burrows on the web spaces of the fingers and wrists?

  • Scabies (correct)
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Contact dermatitis

What is the primary cause of scabies?

  • Mite infestation (correct)
  • Bacteria
  • Psoriasis
  • Fungus

Which part of the body is most commonly affected by scabies?

  • Back
  • Interdigital spaces (correct)
  • Chest
  • Face

What is the characteristic appearance of scabies on the skin?

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Which of the following conditions does not typically present with linear burrows?

<p>Psoriasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Scabies

  • Scabies is a skin condition characterized by intense itching, particularly at night.
  • The presence of linear burrows on the web spaces of the fingers and wrists is a key feature of scabies.

Causes of Scabies

  • The primary cause of scabies is the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.

Affected Body Parts

  • The most commonly affected parts of the body by scabies are the web spaces of the fingers and wrists.

Characteristics of Scabies

  • The characteristic appearance of scabies on the skin is the presence of linear burrows.

Differential Diagnosis

  • Conditions that do not typically present with linear burrows are not scabies.

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