This is an illustration of the life cycle of Sarcoptes scabei, the causal agent of Scabies. For a complete description of the life cycle of Sarcoptes scabei, the causal agent of Scabies, select the link below the image or paste the following address in your address bar: http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Scabies.htm

Arachnida, Mite Infestations, Scabies

Picture & text from CDC/PHIL. For more information see Scabies Pictures from CDC