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What is scabies?

  1. A bacterial infection

  2. A viral infection

  3. A fungal infection

  4. A contagious infestation

The correct answer is: A contagious infestation

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite infestation. Unlike bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, scabies is caused by a parasitic mite and is highly contagious. This sets it apart from the other options as the only one that involves a parasitic organism and can easily spread from person to person. Therefore, the correct answer is D.