DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2018.v06i01.017

Pages: 56-57

Scabies is known to be a highly contagious skin infection caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis which burrow into the skin. Scabies is one of the three most common skin diseases that affect the skin besides pyoderma and tinea. In addition, scabies are more often seen in crowded district with low standard of living and unhygienic condition. Scabies can spread through direct or indirect skin contact.