Scabies is caused by an invisible to the naked eye parasite, called sarcoptic scabie mite. Scabies mites burrow under the skin of infected individuals, and moves in small grooves or lines which are visible to the naked eye. The female scabies mite lays her fertilized eggs (on average two eggs a day) under the surface layer of the skin. Scabies can be spread faster within communal settings such as nursing [ Read More ]
