Question

    Consider the following statements about Scabies:

    1.  It is a parasitic infestation caused by a mite known as Sarcoptesscabiei

    2.  These microscopic mites can live on the skin for months

    3.  Nigeria has seen a scabies outbreak in the country

    Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Malawi has seen a resurgence of the infectious skin disease scabies in an outbreak that is being linked to the climate crisis. Scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by a mite known as Sarcoptesscabiei. these microscopic mites can live on the skin for months. They reproduce on the surface of the skin and then burrow into it to lay eggs. Scabies is often found in the skin folds. But scabies can appear on many parts of the body

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