How do u get scabies?

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Answer 1

Scabies: The scabies mite is a microscopic parasite that is passed from the skin of an infected person to another, usually by close physical contact. The mite only lives up to 3 days off the human body because it requires a very specific temperature to live and breed.

Answer 2

Yes: If re-exposed, you can get it numerous times. You do not develop immunity. However, it can take 6 or more weeks for the itching and rashes associated with a case to finally heal.

Answer 3

Sure: You can get this more than once.

Answer 4

YES: Scabies is an extremely itchy skin disorder that can be passed from one person to another. It is caused by an infestation with a parasite - the scabies mite.Most cases of scabies are probably caught from prolonged hand-holding with an infected person. The hand is the most common site to be first affected.You usually need to be in skin contact for 15-20 minutes to catch scabies.http://patient.info/health/scabies-leaflet

Answer 5

Yes: Scabies is an infection transmitted by a parasite like head lice. We can get scabies as many times as we get exposed to the parasite.

Answer 6

Yes: Scabies is spread when there is direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Transmission of scabies can also be the result of sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.

Answer 7

Close contact: It is a mite that lives on the body and can be transferred by close bodily contact. It can take up to 6 weeks to cause symptoms after the contact occurs.

Answer 8

Transmission. : 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.

Answer 9

Transmission.: 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.

Answer 10

Close contacts: Scabies is a very itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin. It is passed from person to person, usually within a household. It is easily treated, but other potential causes of the itchy rash should be considered. See a healthcare provider.

Answer 11

Direct contact: Scabies is caused by the human itch mite. The symptoms are caused when the mite burrows in to your skin. You can acquire them through direct skin - to - skin contact - or from contact with infested objects such as clothing, furniture, or towels. You can not acquire this from animals.

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