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    Scabies mites, known to scientists as Sacroptes scabiei, are tiny parasites with eight legs. They burrow into human skin and cause scabies, a condition that produces blisters and intense itching. According to the Mayo Clinic, scabies can be dangerous but is easily treated with medicated creams or lotions.

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    Mayo Clinic: Scabies

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