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SARCOPTES SCABIEI

\sˈɑːkɒpts skˈabiːˌa͡ɪ], \sˈɑːkɒpts skˈabiːˌa‍ɪ], \s_ˈɑː_k_ɒ_p_t_s s_k_ˈa_b_iː__ˌaɪ]\

Definitions of SARCOPTES SCABIEI

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A species of mite that causes SCABIES in humans and sarcoptic mange in other animals. Specific variants of S. scabiei exist for humans and animals, but many have the ability to cross species and cause disease.

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