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Scabies is a contagious and intensely itchy skin infestation caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. This disease affects millions of people worldwide each year, spreads rapidly in crowded environments, and leads to significant public health challenges. Its inclusion in the World Health Organization’s list of “neglected tropical diseases” in 2017 is an indication of its importance. Agent and Modes of Transmission The causative agent is Sarcoptes scabiei, a microscopic, ova