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Scabies in a nursing retirement facility. do you think he is still contagious?
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Yes: Scabies is easily spreadable to members of a household. He should be treated and all clothing, blankets, etc... Washed in hot water.
Answered 7/28/2012
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In Addition...: Anyone in the same room or who had significant contact with him should also be treated for scabies as it is very contagious and outbreaks can be very hard to control without the proper interventions.
Answered 4/25/2016
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