A Patient Diagnosed with Scabies Asks the Nurse How He

A patient diagnosed with scabies asks the nurse how he "caught" the disorder. What information should be provided to the patient?

A) The disorder is transmitted by contact with infected persons or their possessions.
B) The disorder is transmitted by the feces of infected animals.
C) Scabies is a bacterial infection transmitted by direct contact with infected persons.
D) Scabies is a fungal infection transmitted by contact with infected respiratory secretions.