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  Scabies is a contagious skin infection commo...


Scabies is a contagious skin infection common among people who live in overcrowded, less than ideal hygienic environments. It is caused by the infestation of female scab mites that, upon contact, burrow under the victim's skin and lay eggs along the lines of passage. Once the eggs hatch, the new mites rise to the skin's surface, mate, and repeat the infestation. Scabies can occur anywhere on the body, including the armpit, groin, buttocks, genital area, and ankles, as shown in the illustratio...
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