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Is classic scabies transmitted by shaking hands? or does it take prolonged contact (for example 5 min or longer?) i have to shake hands with a lot of people and i am really scared to contract it this way?

Q: is classic scabies transmitted by shaking hands? or does it take prolonged contact (for example 5 min or longer?) i have to shake hands with a lot of people and i am really scared to contract it this way?

: No, scabies is not transmitted by handshake; it takes much closer contact, like sex, sharing a bed, etc.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, scabies is not transmitted by handshake; it takes much closer contact, like sex, sharing a bed, etc.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/22/2022

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A member asked:

Is classic scabies transmitted by shaking hands? or does it take prolonged contact (for example 5 min or longer?) i have to shake hands with a lot of people and i am really scared to contract it this way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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