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Parasitic Mites of Humans | Entomology

The sarcoptic itch mites, Sarcoptes scabei, infest the skin of a variety of animals including humans.The types of Sarcoptes inhabiting the skin of mammals are all considered forms of Sarcoptes scabei and can exchange hosts to some degree.(For example, Canine scabies can be temporarily transferred from dogs to humans, causing itching and lesions on the waist, chest and forearms.)