Definition:
Scabies is an ectoparasitic, contagious infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes Scabies; transmitted due to close bodily contact such as sleeping and sitting together.
Incubation Period:
Incubation Period about one month passes before itching begins. Itching is due to hypersensitivity to mite antigen. Itching may persist for a few weeks even after complete treatment.
