- A communicable disease of the

skin characterized by eruptive

INTRODUCTION lesions produced by the burrowing
of the female parasite into the
skin. This causes an itchy, red rash
to form on the skin.
TYPES OF SCABIES
Typical scabies​
>This infestation is the most common. It
causes an itchy rash on the hands, wrists, and
other common spots. However, it doesn’t
infest the scalp or face
Nodular scabies
>This type of scabies may develop as
itchy, raised bumps or lumps,
especially in the genital areas,
armpits, or groin.

Norwegian scabies
This is a more severe and extremely
contagious type of scabies. People with
crusted scabies develop thick crusts of
skin that contain thousands of mites and
eggs.
CAUSATIVE
AGENT
SARCOPTES
SCABIEI
- Itch mite. The female
parasite is easily visible with
a magnifying glass.
SOURCE OF INFECTION
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
-skin-to-skin contact for long periods of time with
someone who is infected
-sexual contact with someone who is infected
-spread indirectly by sharing articles such as
clothing, towels, or bedding used by an infested
person
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY
-On a person, scabies mites can live for as
long as 1-2 months.

-Off a person, scabies mites usually do not

survive more than 48-72 hours.
 SUSCEPTIBLE: HUMAN AND ANIMALS
SUSCEPTIBILITY RESISTANCE:

RESISTANCE
AND OCCURENCE