Scabies, an infection of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, is an example of
Correct Answer: Water washed disease
Description: Water washed diseases: Include infections of the outer body surface which occur due to inadequate use of water or improper hygiene. Examples : Scabies, Trachoma, Typhus, Bacillary, Dysentry, Amoebic Dysentry Ref: A Dictionary Of public Health by Dr.J.kishore Pgno : 575-576
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