What type of infection is it (bacterial, viral or caused by an insect)?
It is caused by the insect called the scabies mite the mite burrows under the skin and lays it's eggs it usually makes the skin very itchy and irritated.
It is caused by the insect called the scabies mite the mite burrows under the skin and lays it's eggs it usually makes the skin very itchy and irritated.
How is it spread?
It could be spread by sexual content (vaginal, anal, or oral) but it can also be spread by close personal contact or sharing clothes. The close contact is prolonged skin to skin contact a handshake or quick hug will not spread scabies however sexual content will spread scabies.
It could be spread by sexual content (vaginal, anal, or oral) but it can also be spread by close personal contact or sharing clothes. The close contact is prolonged skin to skin contact a handshake or quick hug will not spread scabies however sexual content will spread scabies.
What are the signs and symptoms of the STD?
Usually a rash grows on the skin, the skin will become itchy and red usually takes a few weeks for the rash to start. There can also be blisters in the infected area.
Usually a rash grows on the skin, the skin will become itchy and red usually takes a few weeks for the rash to start. There can also be blisters in the infected area.
Can it be cured?
No but it can go away on it's own in a little after a month.There is also treatment options (Nix, Eurax, Elimite, and Scabene) that helps the condition.
No but it can go away on it's own in a little after a month.There is also treatment options (Nix, Eurax, Elimite, and Scabene) that helps the condition.
Can it be treated?
Yes there are treatments some are Nix, Elimite, and Scabene and you apply the medicine on the area of rash and you also should wash clothes and bedding. These treatments (which are like lotions) applied to the body will kill the mites in the skin but all clothing and bedding must be washed.A
Yes there are treatments some are Nix, Elimite, and Scabene and you apply the medicine on the area of rash and you also should wash clothes and bedding. These treatments (which are like lotions) applied to the body will kill the mites in the skin but all clothing and bedding must be washed.A
Which age group get it the most?
You can get this infection in any age but is more common in children and teenagers.
You can get this infection in any age but is more common in children and teenagers.
What effects are there on the person infected?
They have itching on the infected portion of the body which could be anywhere they also might grow rashes on their body. Also people might see the rash and feel unsocial. It could also affect their mental feeling left out and awkward.
They have itching on the infected portion of the body which could be anywhere they also might grow rashes on their body. Also people might see the rash and feel unsocial. It could also affect their mental feeling left out and awkward.
Where can someone go to get tested if they think they may have been infected?
You can go to the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Incorporated Johnson Creek Health Center
where you can take blood tests and you will not be turned down for inability to pay.
480C Village Walk Ln
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
You can go to the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Incorporated Johnson Creek Health Center
where you can take blood tests and you will not be turned down for inability to pay.
480C Village Walk Ln
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex-101.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html#diagnose\
http://www.uwhealth.org/health/topic/major/scabies/hw171811.htmlhttps://www.mims.com/resources/drugs/Malaysia/pic/Eurax%20cream%2010%20_bc61798a-40fc-482b-9e34-9faa0009b60f\
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex-101.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html#diagnose\
http://www.uwhealth.org/health/topic/major/scabies/hw171811.htmlhttps://www.mims.com/resources/drugs/Malaysia/pic/Eurax%20cream%2010%20_bc61798a-40fc-482b-9e34-9faa0009b60f\