Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

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Limited effective treatments, coupled with recent observations of emerging drug resistance to oral ivermectin and 5% permethrin, raise concerns regarding the future control of scabies, especially ...

A new diagnostic tool for scabies, one of the world's most common skin conditions, is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory. Scabies is an itchy skin infestation caused by a ...