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scabies

[skay-beez, -bee-eez] / ˈskeɪ biz, -biˌiz /




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People with this type of scabies can have up to two million mites and eggs on them.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

"It means the scabies were still active on him," she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

She said it was 12 weeks and six days before he was diagnosed in May, by which point it had developed to the more severe crusted scabies.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Five more - migraines, acne, scabies, ear infections and badly blocked noses - are now also being added to that list.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

"We have to be careful. Once we get an epidemic of lice, or crabs, or scabies, it is near impossible to get rid of 'em."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos


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