Scabies Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Scabies? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Scabies
To reduce your risk of getting scabies, avoid close physical contact with anyone who has either scabies or an undiagnosed itchy rash and do not share their:
- Clothing
- Towels
- Bedding
To prevent the spread of scabies from one person to another:
- Those who share living quarters with an infected person should be considered for treatment.
- Wash or dry clean all clothing, bedding, and towels that may have become infested. Mites may live for at least 2-5 days after they leave a human body. They are probably infectious during some or all of that time.
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