Scabies What is scabies?  Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite.  The microscopic mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin to live and lay its eggs.  Scabies outbreaks occur worldwide

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Date: 2018-08-09 09:39:48		Scabies What is scabies?  Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite.  The microscopic mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin to live and lay its eggs.  Scabies outbreaks occur worldwide Add to Reading List Source URL: alabamapublichealth.gov Download Document from Source Website File Size: 277,33 KB Share Document on Facebook