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Slept on a counch 17 days ago and found out that friend and his wife had scabies then?
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No itch no problem: This is not something that jumps through the air to get you. Wrestlers with body contact and people living together are at more risk than casual contacts.By now you should have developed a good rash and itching if you were to get it.If so, have it treeated.
Answered 8/24/2016
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You are at risk: You are at risk of getting scabies. Without symptoms, you should not take anti-scabies medication. Before you get symptoms, you should consider laundering all your bedding, clothes, socks, etc to prevent getting scabies. If and when you develop symptoms (itchy rash worse at night), you should see your primary care doctor for evaluation and treatment (permethrin 5% cream).
Answered 8/24/2016
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