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Is it possible for me to catch scabies from sharing bar of soap?
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Not likely unless: It was an immediate swap (i.e. Two people being intimate in the shower). Even then, it is quite unlikely. 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.
Answered 8/29/2019
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