# data[].attributes.body
Scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis.

# data[].attributes.body
Scabies symptoms commonly include intense itching, especially at night, a red, bumpy rash in various body areas, visible burrow tracks on the skin, sores or blisters from scratching, skin thickening in chronic cases, and potential allergic reactions such as hives or swelling.

# data[].attributes.body
Scabies can have severe effects on newborns. They may experience intense itching, a widespread rash on the body, skin complications from scratching, and become irritable with disrupted sleep.

# data[].attributes.body
Untreated scabies or complications can lead to potential long-term effects. These may include persistent itching, skin inflammation, infections, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and a condition called post-scabies syndrome with prolonged itching. Scratching can create openings for bacteria, leading to secondary infections like cellulitis or impetigo. With proper treatment, scabies generally does not cause lasting issues, but if left untreated, these complications can arise.

# data[].attributes.body
Scabies treatment involves using prescription topical creams or lotions with scabicide medications like permethrin, sulfur, or benzyl benzoate to kill mites and eggs. Oral medications such as ivermectin may be prescribed. Treating close contacts is important to prevent reinfestation. Washing bedding and clothing in hot water and high heat drying is necessary. Vacuuming and cleaning the environment, along with sealing unwashable items in plastic bags, help eliminate mites.

# data[].attributes.body
Scabies can be transmitted through sexual contact. Scabies mites can spread during any form of intimate skin-to-skin contact, including sexual activity. The mites can easily move from one person to another, especially in areas where the skin is thin and the contact is prolonged, such as the genital area. It is important to note that scabies is highly contagious, and sexual partners of an infested individual are at risk of acquiring the infestation.