Dermatologic conditions caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching, are known as:
A. flora
B. scabies
C. viruses
D. dermatoses
b
Rationale: Scabies is a group of dermatologic conditions caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching. They may be found anywhere on the trunk or extremities.
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