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Are crusted scabies able to live outside the body: in a room where the effected person sleeps?
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Yes: Scabies mites can survive outside the human body for between 24 and 36 hours. You can become infected by coming into contact with contaminated clothes, or bed linens during this time frame.
Answered 1/31/2018
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