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Can scabies infect your anal canal ?
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No : The scabies mite does not thrive in a mucous environment. It lives and multiplies on skin surfaces , especially on the genitals , wrists , buttocks, axiila and chest . Interestingly , in most cases the face and scalp are not affected.
Answered 10/8/2013
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