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communicable disease

SCABIES
By:
Wijdan Cahyo Utomo
Scabies??
Scabies, or scabies, is a skin infection caused by the mite
Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites reproduce on the surface of the
skin, then enter the skin to lay eggs, causing itching.

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Causes of Scabies
Scabies is very easily transmitted, even to parents or other
people around them. Therefore, scabies needs to be
treated thoroughly. Scabies or scabies is a skin disease
caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.
Symptoms Signs
“ 1. Itch. Scabies disease is characterized by the
appearance of itching on the skin

2. Rash. The itchiness that appears due to scabies will


usually be accompanied by the appearance of a
rash of spots on the surface of the skin.

3. Wounds appear.

4. Crusty Skin.

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Transmission
Wash All Clothes. If you suspect a lot of mites in the
room, try to wash all the clothes and bed sheets.

Clean All Rooms in the House. Clean using a vacuum


cleaner.

Avoid Contact

Discard Items.

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