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My roommate has scabies, is it contagious? do i have it too?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scabies = contagious: Scabies is usually spread by close physical contact. It can also be spread by using the same bedding or clothing as someone who is infected with scabies. You may or may not have scabies at this time.

Answered 10/26/2014

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