Six of the ten family members living in a single room house complain of intense itching with scratching in axillae, groin and hands; it is more marked at night. The most likely diagnosis is:

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Scabies is characterized by intense itching that worsens at night, often affecting areas such as the axillae, groin, and hands. The fact that multiple family members are affected suggests a contagious condition like scabies.

Six of the Ten Family Members Living in a Single