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05-14-2009, 11:06 PM
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Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite (like a tiny insect) called Sarcoptes scabiei. The female mites tunnel into the skin and lay eggs. The eggs hatch into mites after a few days. Most of the symptoms are due to a skin reaction to the mites. Scabies is common. In the UK, about 1 in 1,000 people develop scabies each month.
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