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Wife and i having our 3rd bout w/scabies in 8 years. is that abnormally high? we don't travel that much either. what are some possible causes?
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Scabies: Scabies is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact but less often it can be transmitted from objects (towel, bed sheets, shared clothing, etc.)
Answered 10/8/2015
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