10 Scabies Symptoms
5. Bacterial skin infections
One of the key roles that skin plays in preserving our health is providing a barrier to infections. It is our largest bodily organ that works very well in preventing harmful micro-organisms from penetrating. However, with the open sores that occur due to intense scratching, this barrier becomes damaged.
A mild skin infection known as impetigo often occurs. It is typically caused by staphylococci or streptococci bacteria. Some infections may enter the bloodstream and lead to an inflammation of the kidneys or heart disease. This type of complication should encourage sufferers to seek early treatment that will alleviate scratching.
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