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Are the elderly more acceptable to scabies?
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Not really: Anyone can acquire scabies infestation. All that is required is exposure to the mite. That being said, the elderly may have conditions, such as dementia or aphasia, that may delay them from seeking attention for scabies, and so the infestation may be more advanced at the time of diagnosis.
Answered 2/5/2012
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Not necessarily : No, anyone can get scabies.
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