Question

__________ is caused by a small parasite that burrows in the superficial layers of the skin, where it lays eggs that hatch in a few days. this causes intense itching.

Answer 1

Out of the following given choices;

A)Lice

B)“Swimmer’s itch”

C)Scabies

D)All of the above

The answer is C. Scabies is caused by female mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrow under the skin and lay the eggs. Allergic reactions to the deposited eggs are what cause the symptoms of scabies. Scabies is among the most contagious skin infections.

Answer 2

The answer is scabies.