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If i slept in the bed of a person who has scabies, am i going to get scabies? how can i prevent this from happening?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You may: Clean (ie. Hot water in machine) clothes, bedding & towels you've come in contact w). There may be things like pillows that can’t go in the wash. Place them in a big plastic bag & tie it up. Keep it in there for 48 hours because scabies can survive w/o being on a human for 24 to 36 hours. Clean the hard surfaces you have been in contact w (like furniture). Vacuum floors, rugs, mattresses &

Answered 12/1/2014

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