sarcoptes Synonyms
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sarcoptes Meaning
Wordnet
sarcoptes (n)
type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
Webster
sarcoptes (n.)
A genus of parasitic mites including the itch mites.
sarcoptes Sentence Examples
- Sarcoptes scabiei is a microscopic mite that causes scabies.
- The adult sarcoptes mite burrows into the skin, creating tunnels where it lays its eggs.
- Sarcoptes infestations are highly contagious and can spread rapidly through close contact with an infected individual.
- Symptoms of a sarcoptes infestation include intense itching, rash, and skin irritation.
- Sarcoptes scabiei is treated with topical or oral medications that kill the mites and their eggs.
- Pets can also contract sarcoptes mites, leading to a condition known as canine or feline scabies.
- Sarcoptes scabiei is the most common cause of scabies worldwide.
- The sarcoptes mite has a lifespan of about two months.
- Sarcoptes scabiei can survive outside the human body for up to three days.
- Sarcoptes infestations are more common in developing countries and among people living in crowded conditions.
FAQs About the word sarcoptes
type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mitesA genus of parasitic mites including the itch mites.
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Sarcoptes scabiei is a microscopic mite that causes scabies.
The adult sarcoptes mite burrows into the skin, creating tunnels where it lays its eggs.
Sarcoptes infestations are highly contagious and can spread rapidly through close contact with an infected individual.
Symptoms of a sarcoptes infestation include intense itching, rash, and skin irritation.
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