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Sarcoptes scabiei
- Molecular classification
- Ectoparasitic arthropod (mite)
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Overview
Sarcoptes scabiei is an ectoparasitic mite that causes scabies in humans. It burrows into the stratum corneum of the skin, feeds on tissue fluids, lays eggs, and produces fecal pellets. The host's immune response to mite antigens causes intense itching, rash, and characteristic burrows. Treatment involves topical acaricides or oral ivermectin to kill the mites and their eggs.
- Other names
- Scabies mite
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Mechanism of action
Permethrin and Ivermectin are acaricides that kill adult mites and eggs.
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Biological functions
ParasitismFeeding on tissue fluidsReproduction (laying eggs)Modulation of host immune response
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Disease associations
ScabiesSecondary bacterial infections (e.g., post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis)
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Safety considerations
Treatment resistanceSecondary bacterial infectionsPost-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
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Permethrin
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