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Old 01-08-2006, 08:21 PM
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Scabies

Hiya i was wondering if you could help me.

My mate has scabies (the things that llive under your skin i think) i was wondering if you could pass it on, cause ive hugged her when she has had it and ive also camped in her tent with her covers. And now im worried that i have caught it off her. Can someone give me some info on this please.

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Old 01-08-2006, 08:25 PM
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Scabies are very contagious.

You should get treated too.

Also, change all your bedding, wash all your towels etc.

That's how I caught scabies once
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Old 01-08-2006, 08:33 PM
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[quote=littlemissy]Scabies are very contagious.[quote]

What are the early signs of scabies?

And how long can my friend have no human contact?

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Old 01-08-2006, 08:35 PM
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Old 01-08-2006, 08:38 PM
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Yeah, Its very easily passed on through bedding.

Get yourself to the Doctors asap.
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Old 01-08-2006, 08:48 PM
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Thanks i will do that as soon as i can
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Old 01-08-2006, 11:57 PM
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It is very contagious I'm afraid. I've dealt with patients with scabies and even after brief touching them through gloves I had to wash my hands throroughly.
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