Sarcoptes scabiei

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Background

  • 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