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Is there a way to prevent or protect yourself from contracting scabies?
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Yes. Stay away: Scabies is contagious and can be caught by contact with someone who has it or comming in contact with their clothing, beddings, towel, furniture, etc. Scabies is caused by a mite which usually dies in a few days if it does not come in contact with human skin.
Answered 4/5/2014
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