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How does a child normally get scabies?
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Other People: Scabies is a highly contagious disease usually spread from person to person. Often in crowded situations such as day cares.
Answered 8/17/2017
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Scabies: Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin condition caused by an infestation by the itch mite sarcoptes scabiei. Direct skin-to-skin contact is the mode of transmission. A severe and relentless itch is the predominant symptom of scabies.
Answered 10/9/2017
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