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I hugged a friend and her daughter that i later found out were infected with scabies. what can i do to cleanse myself before seeing my baby daughter?

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Relax: It is quite unlikely that a simple hug could transfer the mite.TThey tend to stay tight on or under the skin surface of the trunk and extremities. If you want to shower before you pick up baby you will be more than enough.

Answered 7/4/2014

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