Where do scabies originate from?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve either just discovered a rash that’s driving you mad or have heard about this mysterious disease from a friend. Well, look no further as we delve into the creepy crawlies known as scabies and investigate their origin story.

The itch that never seems to die!

Have you ever felt like something was crawling under your skin? You scratch at it till it bleeds but it doesn’t seem to relieve the itchiness?

Congratulations, buddy! Chances are you might be infected with scabies. It is a highly contagious skin infection caused by tiny mites digging in your skin and laying eggs there.

Much like love handles on Valentine’s Day, these pests wander aimlessly across our body seeking warmth and moisture while laying dozens of eggs wherever they please.

But let’s dig deeper to uncover where these despicable creatures come from.

Step aside Alien vs Predator – This is Mite vs Monkey!

Contrary to popular belief (or perhaps wishful thinking), scabies is not an alien invasion nor has it been engineered in some secret laboratory in Russia. Instead, its origin runs much closer home – primates such as monkeys, apes and even humans share similar nasty partners- microscopic eight-legged Sarcoptidae arachnids responsible for causing havoc on soft-skinned creatures like us who may cross paths with them.

These hair-raising mites burrow deep into our bodies looking for refuge after being forcibly evicted due to neglect/poor hygiene/misfortune when sharing quarters with other carriers/possibly curious midnight strolls through forested areas-where they inadvertently picked up unwanted guests along the way.( That image alone makes me wanna double down on shower time).

The good news: not all forms of sarcoptic mange AKA canine/feline variants can transfer over to humans; however what makes human scabies so irksome is that it’s highly contagious – and once contracted, one may feel like an octogenarian spending their retirement attempting to scratch lotto tickets.

Time travelers of the animal kingdom

How do we know where these critters come from? Thanks to experts who dedicated countless hours into studying mites’ evolution by following genetic signatures, DNA blips and molecular clock techniques (no relation to Doctor Who in any way), we’ve discovered where these tiny time travelers originate!

Amazingly, scientists have traced back the history of scabies before Homo sapiens even existed. This pruritic little parasite has been on its six-legged pilgrimage for over 100 million years, having traveled far from birds’ nests over time in search of new hosts- jumping ship whenever possible.

What can be deduced clearly hereby is that we humans seem to possess some kind of instinctual jet magnetism towards weird things!( That explains tourism hotspots such as Area 51).

Now sorry but there’s no deniability here people – due to how widely dispersed around the world they are found- sarcoptic itch can affect anyone at any age at anytime!

Let us take a closer examination under a microscope( figuratively)and learn more about our not-so-welcomed guests:

A Scabies Mite

Here are some factoids you might find interesting:

Say Hello To Sarcoptes scabiei himself

Sarcoptes scabiei is the name given specifically to human variant stress response enzymes differ based upon sibling species.

What’re those white lines?

Ever seen those serpentine trails on your skin? They’re called burrows.Hehe sounds cute right…let me finish.They represent each dig mark made by female scabies when laying up to five eggs at a time.

And following their journey could be likened to an ominous treasure hunt!( prize won’t be worth it though folks.)

Quick, stop the DIY Scabies treatment online!

You may read from around the globe several suggestions on treating this contagious infection – none of which hold scientific merits- unless the article states clinically tested by qualified health providers.

What makes scabies difficult to treat is its ability to replicate quickly-with all those mites crawling over your body breeding hundreds of offspring-sometimes making prescription-resistant cases common among those who’ve tried and failed times before(irrespective of what that essential oil advert on facebook says).

Prevention is better than cure!

Preventative measures are crucial when it comes down avoiding such instances in first place:

  • Maintain good hygiene
  • Avoid close personal contact like hands shaking or hugging new people
  • Wash clothes regularly while observing high temperature wash cycles

So there you have it! The peculiar tale behind our tiny uninvited guests. In case you missed the memo -if ever life throws monkey poop in your way during one adventurous day trip with friends-don’t forget we shared some helpful tips here for how not get infected while still having fun!

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