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Is cotrimoxazole used 2 treat scabies? does it kill the parasite or help with infection?

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Helps infection.: Cotrimoxazole may be used to treat a topical skin infection related to scabies, but does not treat scabies or kill the mite at all.

Answered 10/20/2014

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A member asked:

Is cotrimoxazole used 2 treat scabies? does it kill the parasite or help with infection?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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