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Are children more susceptible to scabies?
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No: I see very few cases if any in children. All that i've treated were in adults, primarily young ones.
Answered 11/19/2018
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Not necessarily : All people exposed to it are potential hosts but those with deficient immune systems are more likely to get norwegian scabies , a more complicated type.
Answered 10/7/2012
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