Scanning electron microscopy of acarus scabiei.
Details in the anatomy of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis are described. Scanning electron microscopy is of help in illustrating this parasite which is commonly seen in clinical practice. The technique also provides the possibility to differentiate between various types of mite.
D000053:Acari / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012532:Scabies / Q000382:microbiology*