Scabies Causes, Treatments & More
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3. Symptoms of Scabies
The symptoms of scabies include intense itching that becomes worse at night. Visible burrow tracks created by the scabies mite along with rash-like bumps and blisters appear on the skin.
When an individual has crusted scabies, also called Norwegian scabies, large numbers of mites and eggs cause crusted areas to form on the skin. People with crusted scabies can spread the infestation to others easily through direct skin contact or indirectly through clothing and textile items.
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