Sarcoptes scabiei
From IDWiki
- 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
