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I work in ems and was exposed to scabies while removing a body. limited contact to gloves and boot sole. changed unif/shower. am i at risk?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Low risk: Unless the body had crusted scabies you are at limited risk if only contact was gloves and boots. Crusted or norweigian scabies is much more contagious and would run a much higher risk of spread.

Answered 9/28/2016

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