Prevalence of <i>Sarcoptes scabiei</i> in Patients with Suspected scabies

Scabies is caused by an ectoparasite called Sarcoptes scabiei ( S. scabiei ), which penetrates the epidermis through skin folds and burrows in the stratum corneum, following the development of tunnels (sillion). The disease is specifically characterised by keratosis, allergy and itching that increases at night-time. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of S. scabiei in patients with a pro-diagnosis of scabies.