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StatPearls, LLC

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Neglected Diseases
  • Pruritus
  • Scabies

Scabies

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, a mite that burrows into human skin and produces severe itching, commonly referred to as nocturnal pruritus. Transmission occurs primarily through direct skin-to-skin contact, though contaminated materials can occasionally serve as a vector. Diagnosis can be challenging, as some patients present with subtle findings, whereas others show the classic triad of exposure history, intense night-time itching, and symptomatic close contacts. Though treatment is straightforward, untreated scabies can lead to significant complications, including secondary bacterial infections, abscesses, and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Globally, scabies is an essential public health issue, particularly in low-income regions, and was recognized by the World Health Organization in 2017 as a neglected tropical disease due to its disproportionate burden on impoverished populations. This activity provides an overview of the mite’s biology, the clinical and epidemiological impact of scabies, diagnostic strategies, treatment options, and infection control measures. This activity also highlights the importance of an interprofessional team approach, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to recognize, manage, and prevent scabies in both individual patients and at the community level.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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