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Scabies

Scabies is a fairly common condition of the skin caused by a microscopic mite. Mites that cause scabies burrow into the skin producing pimple-like irritations and severe itching. Occasionally bacterial infections may occur following intense scratching at the site of the burrow.

General information

Scabies fact sheet (PDF, 16 KB)  Hmong (PDF, 14 KB)  Spanish (PDF, 13 KB)

Contacts

Wisconsin Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies

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Last Revised: June 13, 2012