Scabies

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Scabies

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Sarcoptes scabiei mite in a potassium hydroxide wet mount (× 40). Even when scabies mites are present in the skin, it can be difficult to get a positive scabies prep.

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Linear vesicle and burrows remain discrete, are characteristic and differentiate scabies from other vesicular diseases such as poison ivy.

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Scabies mites like web spaces of the hands, feet and genital areas, causing red inflamed eczematous patches and burrows.