Scabies is a communicable disease of the skin that is caused by a tiny bug called a mite. The mites dig into the skin and lay their eggs. The mites can burrow beneath the skin surface in 2 ½ minutes. Symptoms include intense itching, especially at night. Sores can become infected from scratching.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-09-17 14:10:01 |
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| Description | Scabies is a communicable disease of the skin that is caused by a tiny bug called a mite. The mites dig into the skin and lay their eggs. The mites can burrow beneath the skin surface in 2 ½ minutes. Symptoms include intense itching, especially at night. Sores can become infected from scratching. |
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| Source | AFSCME |
| Keyword | Worker safety |
| Selector | Stith |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-09-17 14:04:04 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-09-17 14:10:01 |
| Language | English |
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