After treatment, they are not able to transmit the infection although schools are often unwilling to allow children to return to school while nits are present. Combing with a fine tooth comb and going from outside toward the scalp may facilitate removal. Treatment of family members without infection usually is not indicated. Scabies Infection by the mite Sarcoptis scabiei leads to scabies. The infection is transmitted by contact with infected individuals.
All ages are vulnerable.
Debilitated and immunodeficient may have more severe cases. Animal scabies are not able to live on human hosts although they may cause rashes . Adults can not live off body for longer than 2-3 days. Scabies is unusual in African Americans. Clinical Presentation Usually presents with rash and severe itching.