Coloured Sem Of Sarcoptes Sp is a photograph by Cath Wadforth/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 26th, 2018.
Coloured Sem Of Sarcoptes Sp
Itch mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of an itch mite, Sarcoptes sp, a parasite which attacks human skin, causing scabies. Scabies is... more
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Coloured Sem Of Sarcoptes Sp
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Cath Wadforth/science Photo Library
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Itch mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of an itch mite, Sarcoptes sp, a parasite which attacks human skin, causing scabies. Scabies is typified by severe itching (particularly 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 intense iching is caused by an allergic reaction to the mite's saliva or faecal material. Commonly infected areas are the groin, penis, nipples and the skin between the fingers. Treatment is with hexachlorophane or benzyl benzoate creams. Magnification: x240 at 5x7cm size. Magnification: x875 at 8x10 inch size.
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September 26th, 2018
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