Are scabies caused by fungal infection?

No, scabies are not caused by a fungal infection. Scabies are caused by a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin, causing intense itching and a rash. It is a parasitic infestation, not a fungal infection. The condition is highly contagious and spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact. Fungal infections, on the other hand, are caused by fungi, such as ringworm or athlete's foot, and usually affect the skin's outer layers.