Question 1

can you get scabies from the woods?

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Scabies: Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (sarcoptes scabiei var. Hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash. The scabies mite usually is spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies.

Question 2

can you get scabies on your face?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: It is possible to get scabies on the face. However, for unknown reasons it is not the typical location. Often the head is spared. However, if the parasite stays on the skin too long untreated, it can go anywhere. Most commonly seen around belly button, genitals, thighs, hands, fingers. But no site is safe from this pesky annoying creature.

Question 3

can i get scabies from being dirty?

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No, you get scabies: From being in contact with scabies. Scabies is usually spread by close physical contact. It can also be spread by using the same bedding or clothing as someone who is infected with scabies.

Question 4

can i get scabies from my pet rabbit ?

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Scabies: Scabies mites that live on pets are different from the ones found on humans. But, mites on pets may be transmitted to you from an infested pet. They can burrow under your skin resulting in itching. This type of mite will not reproduce on you ; should die within several days. You won't require medication but your animal needs to be treated.

Question 5

how to get scabies off furniture on a budget?

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Not expensive: Scabies mites do not live much longer than 2-3 days off of human skin. Machine wash all linens, towels, clothes and put through full dryer cycle. Vacuum couches and carpet. You can put a clean sheet over your furniture and wash it after a few days to a week, just to make sure all mites are dead.

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 6

can you get  infected with scabies if your partner had them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Scabies is highly communicable as the pests can travel from one person to another rather easily.

Question 7

is it possible for a toddler to get scabies twice in less then a year?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but: I find it unusual to see scabies in toddlers unless there is a parent or other close contact with active disease. They can get it every month or so if they continue to come in close contact with an infected carrier. It is not something that jumps through the air, there needs to be direct contact to spread it.

Question 8

how can you get scabies without being in contact with an infected person?

Accepted Answer

Transmission. : Scabies can  be spread by using the same bedding or clothing as someone who is infected with scabies. Scabies is usually spread by close physical contact.

Question 9

no one has ever used my swimming towel other than me could i still get scabies?

Accepted Answer

Not from the towel: But other sources possible.

Question 10

can you get scabies from eating food that someone touched, or is this highly unlikely?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: Scabies is transmitted through skin to skin contact or through sharing clothing.

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