Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

image: One dose of an anti-parasite drug was just as effective as two at significantly reducing the spread of scabies, the contagious, intensely itchy skin condition, according to a new study. view ...

Australian researchers have used cutting-edge genome technologies to reveal the genetic makeup of a widespread skin parasite causing serious health problems in Aboriginal communities. The research ...

Scabies transmission shows long serial intervals and slow epidemic growth. Learn how improved awareness and early control ...

Zip Diagnostics Pty Ltd., Menzies School of Health Research and Axxin Pty Ltd., a Melbourne, Australia-based diagnostic instrumentation manufacturer, partnered to develop a rapid diagnostic test for ...

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A 93-year-old woman who once worked as a model died after being eaten alive by scabies. According to a lawsuit obtained by 11 Alive, Rebecca Zeni died at a LaFayette, Georgia, nursing home in 2015 ...

A third lawsuit has been filed against a Eugene residential care facility related to a severe scabies outbreak in 2016 that state authorities allege contributed to at least three patient deaths.