Scabies

ICD-10 Code B86

Scabies

Definition

A contagious skin infection that is caused by the burrowing parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, and is characterized by intense itching and small, raised red spots in the area of the mite burrows.

Also known as Sarcoptes scabiei caused disease or disorder, Sarcoptes scabiei disease or disorder, Sarcoptes scabiei infectious disease, sarcoptic itch — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Ivermectin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Permethrin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)