Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the stratum corneum of the skin, causing intense itching and rashes. Lesions are typically papules and linear burrows, commonly found on wrist creases, elbows, and fingers.
La sarna es causada por el ácaro Sarcoptes scabiei, que se infiltra en el estrato córneo de la piel y causa prurito intenso y erupciones. Las lesiones suelen ser pápulas y túneles lineales, comúnmente encontradas en los pliegues de las muñecas, los codos y los dedos.
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