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What Are The Symptoms of Scabies?

By Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D., About.com

Updated January 31, 2009

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A Patient With a Scabies Infection

A Patient With a Scabies Infection

Photo Courtesy of the CDC/ Susan Lindsley (1973)
Question: What Are The Symptoms of Scabies?
Answer:
  • Pimple-like bumps (see image)
  • skin rash(see link for photo of rash)
  • severe itching that is worse at night
  • sores from scratching
    • these can become infected
    Learn more about the symptoms of other STDs here.
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