Conditions A-Z

Scabies

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis. · ICD-10 code B86

Usual symptoms

  • A fever (feeling hot, with chills or sweats)
  • Itching
  • A rash

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A clinic for infections

Related health checks

Fever check · Protection check: tests and vaccines

Read more

  • Scabies MedlinePlus
    Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and can affect anyone. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between …
  • Itching MedlinePlus
    What is itching?Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, you feel itchy in one area in your body, but sometimes you may feel itching all over.…
  • Skin Infections MedlinePlus
    What are skin infections?Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps keep germs out. But sometimes the germs can cause a skin infection. It often happens wh…

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Symptoms, specialties, risk factors and codes from Wikidata (CC0 public domain); reading from MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. A guide, not a diagnosis: please see a health worker.