Question 1

does scabies cause fever?

Accepted Answer

No,but...: No unless the bites develop a secondary bacterial infection. An abcess or cellulitis may result, causing a fever.

Question 2

can you get a fever with scabies?

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Fever: Scabies is an itchy, contagious skin condition caused by infestation by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. Direct skin-to-skin contact is the mode of transmission, but fever is not a common manifestation. Secondary skin infections  (cellulitis) may occur from scratching and this can produce fever.  Since this is often sexually transmitted, might think about stds gotten simultaneously.

Question 3

can you develop a fever with scabies?

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Never Heard of That: Scabies is a very uncomfortable skin infection with no other complications.Except secondary skin infection from scratching. This rarely may cause fever, but I have  never seen this complication-the fever- in 35 years of practice.

Question 4

i have suffered scabies for 12 days, after 2 treatments the itchy is getting controlled but i feel a bit fever, skin is hot, sensitive. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Get it checked by your physician to make sure there is no secondary bacterial infection

Question 5

toddler bug bite on cheek next day rash stomach down thighs, pedi said dermatitis and now scabies cuz now to wrist, p.a says no, no itch no fever ?

Accepted Answer

Rashes: Rashes are difficult to diagnose when a patient is not in front of me but I can say that scabies causes intense itch in most patients.  I'm not sure an insect bite on cheek is associated with the rash, perhaps a coincidence.   If there are changes in detergents,  cleansers, or introduction of a new food,  then that has to be taken into consideration.   Any travel (sand fleas, bed bugs)?

Question 6

i have scabies, and have developed a bit of a fever (99.7 f), bad body aches, tight throat, fatigue. is fever from scabies or is it an incoming cold?

Accepted Answer

Most likely a virus: Scabies infection rarely has systemic symptoms (overall symptoms).  Usually scabies symptoms are localized to the skin where you are being affected.  Your symptoms of fever, body aches, sore throat and fatigue suggest an upcoming viral illness.  Make sure you are resting with plenty of fluids.

Question 7

how do you treat scabies and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Skin mites: Skin mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrow under the skin and cause an inflammatory reaction.  Treatment is by prescription and should be done promptly; it can spread to other people.  Look at http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/ for more information.

Question 8

is  scabies caused from being dirty?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Scabies is gotten from another person's infected skin. Not sure what you mean by the word 'dirty'. In medicine being sexual is not 'dirty' it is normal and healthy.

Question 9

what is the reason for scabies and what is medicine for it?

Accepted Answer

Mites: Scabies is a sin infection caused by a mite called sarcoptes scabiei. Ivermectin is an effective medication for treating scabies.

Question 10

the scabies cause allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact the intense itching is mostly from an allergic reaction to the mite droppings.

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