Sarcoptes scabiei - Revision history

Aidan at 17:23, 4 February 2026

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	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	* Usually made clinically		* Usually made clinically, since diagnostic testing has low sensitivity[[CiteRef::shoukat2023si]]
	* If sending a skin scraping, use the leading edge of the burrow		* If sending a skin scraping, use the leading edge of the burrow

Aidan: /* Management */

2025-03-12T19:43:05Z

Management

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	==Management==		==Management==

	*5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off		*5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] cream applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off
	**Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours		**Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
	*For clinical failure or more extensive infestations, [[Is treated by::ivermectin]] 200 μg/kg, repeated once at day 14		*For clinical failure or more extensive infestations, [[Is treated by::ivermectin]] 200 μg/kg, repeated once at day 14

Aidan at 15:27, 15 May 2023

2023-05-15T15:27:31Z

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	*5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off		*5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off
	**Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours		**Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
	*For ~~crusted~~ ~~scabies~~, [[Is treated by::ivermectin]] 200 μg/kg, repeated once at day 14		*For clinical failure or more extensive infestations, [[Is treated by::ivermectin]] 200 μg/kg, repeated once at day 14
	**Treatments are not ovacidal		**Treatments are not ovacidal
			*For crusted scabies, consider combination topical plus oral
			**[[Permethrin]] applied daily for 7 days, repeated weekly for 2 weeks
			**[[Ivermectin]] 200 μg/kg p.o. on day 1, 2, 8, 9, and 15; can be extended to include days 22 and 29 for severe cases
	*Alternatives include lindane 1% lotion, benzyl benzoate 10-25%, and others		*Alternatives include lindane 1% lotion, benzyl benzoate 10-25%, and others
	*Household management		*Household management

Aidan at 14:55, 8 October 2020

2020-10-08T14:55:46Z

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-== Background ==
+==Background==
 *A mite that causes '''scabies'''
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 ===Microbiology===
-*Eight-legged mite
+*Eight-legged mite (arachnid)
 *Lives on human skin, but can survive 24 hours on clothes and linens
 ===Epidemiology===
-*Transmitted by direct contact
+*Transmitted by person-to-person direct contact
 *In the case of crusted scabies, may also have transmission via fomites
 ==Management==
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 *5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off
 **Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
 {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Sarcoptes scabiei''}}
 [[Category:Ectoparasites]]

Aidan at 14:05, 2 August 2020

2020-08-02T14:05:32Z

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			== Background ==
⚫	* A mite that causes '''scabies'''

		⚫	*A mite that causes '''scabies'''
⚫	== Microbiology ==

		⚫	===Microbiology===
⚫	* Eight-legged mite
⚫	* Lives on human skin, but can survive 24 hours on clothes and linens

		⚫	*Eight-legged mite
⚫	== Epidemiology ==
		⚫	*Lives on human skin, but can survive 24 hours on clothes and linens

		⚫	===Epidemiology===
⚫	* Transmitted by direct contact
⚫	* In the case of crusted scabies, may also have transmission via fomites

		⚫	*Transmitted by direct contact
⚫	== Management ==
		⚫	*In the case of crusted scabies, may also have transmission via fomites

		⚫	==Management==
⚫	* 5% permethrin applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off

⚫	** Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
		⚫	*5% [[Is treated by::permethrin]] applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off
⚫	* All clothes/beddings must either be washed in 50+ ºC water, or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 3 to 7 days
		⚫	**Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
⚫	* Household contacts should be treated as well
		⚫	*All clothes/beddings must either be washed in 50+ ºC water, or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 3 to 7 days
		⚫	*Household contacts should be treated as well

	{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Sarcoptes scabiei''}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Sarcoptes scabiei''}}

Aidan at 19:30, 30 September 2019

2019-09-30T19:30:35Z

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	* All clothes/beddings must either be washed in 50+ ºC water, or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 3 to 7 days		* All clothes/beddings must either be washed in 50+ ºC water, or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 3 to 7 days
	* Household contacts should be treated as well		* Household contacts should be treated as well

			{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Sarcoptes scabiei''}}
			[[Category:Ectoparasites]]

Aidan: Aidan moved page Scabies to Sarcoptes scabiei

2019-09-30T19:29:41Z

Aidan moved page Scabies to Sarcoptes scabiei

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Aidan: initial page creation

2019-09-30T19:29:11Z

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* A mite that causes '''scabies'''

== Microbiology ==

* Eight-legged mite
* Lives on human skin, but can survive 24 hours on clothes and linens

== Epidemiology ==

* Transmitted by direct contact
* In the case of crusted scabies, may also have transmission via fomites

== Management ==

* 5% permethrin applied from hairline of neck down entire body, left for 12 hours, then washed off
** Must be reapplied on any areas (like hands) that are washed during the 12 hours
* All clothes/beddings must either be washed in 50+ ºC water, or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 3 to 7 days
* Household contacts should be treated as well