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Scabies MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Scabies
Tree Number(s)
C01.610.858.211.480.708
C17.800.838.775.800
Unique ID
D012532
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012532
Annotation
mite infest caused by Sarcoptes scabiei
Scope Note
A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.
Entry Term(s)
Mange, Sarcoptic
Online Note
use SCABIES to search MANGE, SARCOPTIC 1968-76
History Note
MANGE, SARCOPTIC was see under SCABIES 1968-76
Date Established
1960/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/06/17
Scabies Preferred
Mange, Sarcoptic Related
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