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Yes, scabies is highly contagious and can be transmitted through close physical contact with an infected person. The mites that cause scabies can survive for 2 to 3 days on clothing, bedding, or furniture, so indirect contact can also pose a risk. It's important to practice good hygiene and avoid sharing personal items to reduce the risk of transmission. If you suspect exposure, consult a healthcare professional for guidance.
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Can you get scabies from a feet infectioin?
No, you can't get scabies from an infection. You can get an infection called scabies from a very small species of mite (tiny insects that bore into the skin). They are very easily spread as they don't require direct contact with someone who has them. You can catch scabies by touching a door knob after someone with scabies has touched it.
Can you catch scabies from a cell phone?
Not unless there are "Scabies" on the cell phone that you are using, Scabies do not come out of thin air from telephone waves.
Are homosexuals more likely to catch scabies?
No. The rate of scabies cases has nothing to do with sexual orientation.
Can humans catch scabies from hens?
No, humans cannot catch scabies from hens. Scabies is caused by a specific mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that infests humans and is not the same as the mites that affect birds. While hens can carry other types of mites, these are not transmissible to humans. Therefore, the risk of contracting scabies from hens is nonexistent.
Do you have treat your house if a pet becomes infested with scabies?
No. If your pet has scabies you can treat the pet, but humans cannot catch scabies from animals. Scabies that live on animals are unable to live or reproduce on humans, and will die by themselves in two or three days.
Can you catch scabies without physical contact?
Yes from bedding etc
How do a female catch scabies?
You catch them through skin contact with another person. You can also catch them by sleeping in infected bed sheets (such as a hotel), or you can catch them by trying on clothes at stores (if an infected person has tried on the same clothes).
Can you catch scabies by sitting on a sofa by someone who has it?
Scabies is caused by mites that require close skin-to-skin contact to spread effectively. Simply sitting on a sofa next to someone with scabies does not typically pose a risk of transmission, as the mites do not survive long on surfaces. However, if infested clothing or bedding is shared, there's a potential risk. It's best to maintain good hygiene and avoid close contact with affected individuals.
Does benadril help scabies?
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Is scabies athlete's foot?
No, both scabies and athlete's foot are itchy and easy to catch, but they have very different causes. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus; scabies is caused by tiny mites. Also, athlete's foot affects the feet, while scabies can affect almost any part of the body.
Can you catch scabies by touching an infected persons paperwork?
No, you cannot catch scabies by touching an infected person's paperwork. Scabies is caused by a mite that requires direct skin-to-skin contact for transmission. The mites cannot survive long outside of human skin, so they do not spread through objects or surfaces like paperwork. To prevent scabies, it’s essential to avoid close physical contact with an infected individual.
Can dogs catch human scabies?
Animals can catch scabies, but they are a different type. The scabies a human has can't live in an animal such as a dog.
