Sarcoptes scabiei

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Etiology/Bacteriology

Taxonomy

| Domain = Animalia | Phylum = Eumetazoa | Class = Arachnida | Order = Astigmata | Family = Sarcoptidae | Genus = [[Sarcoptes]] | species = [[Sarcoptes scabies]]

NCBI: Taxonomy Genome: []

Pathogenesis

Transmission

Sarcoptes scabiei is transmitted via person to person contact. Usually prolonged contact is required for scabies to spread [1]. Consequently, household members and significant others are the significant mode of transmission. The most common source of infection in adults is from sexual partners. Scabies may be spread via inanimate objects such as clothing and bedding but the chances are significantly low because scabies do not survive for more than two-three days without human contact [1]. If the symptoms of scabies have become severe enough to cause crusted scabies, transmission via clothing and other articles increases significantly.