Sarcoptes scabiei
A species of mite that causes SCABIES in humans and sarcoptic mange in other animals. Specific variants of S. scabiei exist for humans and animals, but many have the ability to cross species and cause disease.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
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Figure 1. <i>Sarcoptes scabiei</i> on skin biopsy.
Figure 1. Sarcoptes scabiei on skin biopsy.
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  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification