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Can you get scabies in your mouth and throat? everyone in my house has scabies, we have used the medication the dr prescribed. my husband and i thought because we had waited until we got medication and the house cleaned throughly that it would be okay to
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Scabies : Scabies does not affect the throat or mouth. I've attached a website below with scabies information. It sounds as though you are having a reaction to something else you've encountered. If you have any difficulty breathing or swelling, call 911 or go to the er. Otherwise give your doctor a call. By examining you and taking a good history, they may be able to figure out what is causing your discomfort. Good luck!
Answered 3/7/2021
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Unlikely: Scabies is a mite that causes an itchy rash..It is highly contagious, but it is unlikely that the insect could survive and cause problems in the mouth or throat.
Answered 10/16/2018
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