Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.

FACT SHEETS:

Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association (asha)

TO SEE A PICTURE:

CDC IMAGE LIBRARY

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT SCABIES

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATEMENT IN RI:

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House

Highlights

STD/STI Factsheets
An A-Z List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections