Scabies infection. Red sores and scratch marks on the skin of a 52 year old female patient infected with scabies. Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcop

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Scabies infection. Red sores and scratch marks on the skin of a 52 year old female patient infected with scabies. Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei which tunnels under the skin, laying eggs, and causing intense itching.

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