Description

Classical scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is characterized by intense itching and a rash, often in specific areas of the body such as between the fingers, wrists, and around the waist.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to scabies using terms like 'sarna' or 'mange', which are colloquial and not clinically precise. It is important to maintain a formal register and stick to 'sarna clásica' in medical contexts to avoid confusion with other skin conditions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with classical scabies after presenting with severe itching and a rash.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sarna clásica después de presentar picazón severa y un sarpullido.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing classical scabies with other skin conditions; mispronouncing 'sarna clásica'; using colloquial terms instead of the clinical term.