what is scabies i think it is a rash but tell me what it is,is it contagios can it affect the body iternaly?

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Answer 1

Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection. The word scabies is Latin for "itch".

Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis, as shown by the Italian biologists Diacinto Cestoni in the 18th century. It produces intense, itchy skin rashes when the impregnated female tunnels into the stratum corneum of the skin and deposits eggs in the burrow. The larvae, which hatch in 3-10 days, move about on the skin, molt into a "nymphal" stage, and then mature into adult mites. The adult mites live 3-4 weeks in the host's skin.

The motion of the mite in and on the skin produces an intense itch which may resemble an allergic reaction in appearance. The presence of the eggs produces a massive allergic response which, in turn, produces more itching.

Scabies is transmitted readily, often throughout an entire household, by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person (e.g. bed partners, schoolmates, daycare), and thus is sometimes, although inaccurately, classed as a sexually transmitted disease. Spread by clothing, bedding, or towels is a less significant risk, though possible.
It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to develop symptoms after initial infestation. Therefore, a person may have been contagious for at least a month before being diagnosed. This means that person might have passed scabies to anyone at that time with whom they had close contact. Someone who sleeps in the same room with a person with scabies has a high possibility of having scabies as well, although they may not show symptoms.

The symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction that the body develops over time to the mites and their by-products under the skin, thus the 4-6 week "incubation" period. There are usually relatively few mites on a normal, healthy person--about 11 females in burrows. Scabies are microscopic although sometimes they are visible as a pinpoint of white, but most people can't see them. The females burrow into the skin and lay eggs there. Males roam on top of the skin, however, they can and do occasionally burrow. Both males and females surface at times, especially at night. They can be washed or scratched off (however scratching should be done with a washcloth to avoid cutting the skin as this can lead to infection), which, although not a cure, helps to keep the total population low. Also, humans create antibodies to the scabies mites which do kill some of them.

Answer 2

Scabies is a transmittable (contagious) infection caused by mites. Although there are some products available without a prescription, (lice products) it's best if treated by prescription, the drugs are more effective. It is an external infection and the only way it would have an "internal" effect on the body is that go untreated.

The Wikipedia site is rather in depth. The 2nd site is less scientific.

Good Luck

Rick the pharmacist

Answer 3

I'm a nurse. Oh yeah it's contagious. It's actually a bug and/or parasite. There are so may things you have to do in order to rid yourself of this. See a doctor right away, you have to get medication. Also the doctor will give you instructions on how not to spread it further. How do you know it's scabies? It could be lice or something like that. There's so many things out there like scabies that has the same effects. You need to see your doctor ASAP.

Answer 4

scabies is caused by a tiny spider mite burrowing into the skin, yes it's contagious from person to person, and in dogs it's called mange. dogs can give it to people. I never heard of it affecting you internally. You can buy stuff at the drugstore to get rid of it, I think it's called Quell or Kwell or something like that

Answer 5

Scabies are body lice-little bugs that get under your skin-cause itching etc. They live in the seams of your clothes and crawl onto you to feed. They are very contagious. You need a prescription cream to get rid of them. You should also wash all of your clothes in hot water-bedding too.

Answer 6

Scabies is "body lice" that burrow under the skin. It is highly contagious. Prescription body shampoo/lotion is used to kill the lice and eggs. I have never heard of internal organs being damaged from it, they feed directly below the skin surface.

Answer 7

Scabies are extremely contagious. They are little mites that burrow under the skin, usually between the fingers and toes, but they can be anywhere. They itch, alot.
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw171811

Answer 8

Its a parasite, it irritates the skin causing hives and blisters. Needs to be treated with a cream, along with a complete cleaning of your house.