Scabies Mite, Sem
by Meckes/ottawa
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Scabies Mite, Sem
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Meckes/ottawa
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Photograph - Photograph
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Itch mite. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an itch mite, Sarcoptes sp., on the surface of a piece of skin. This parasite attacks human skin, causing scabies. Scabies is typified by severe itching (especially at night), red papules and often secondary infection. The female mite tunnels in the skin to lay her eggs and the newly hatched mites are passed easily from person to person by physical contact. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the mite's saliva or feces. Commonly infected areas are the groin, penis nipples and the skin between the fingers. Treatment is with hexachlorophane or benzyl benzoate creams. Magnification x110 at 6x6cm size.
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May 19th, 2021
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