July 6, 2009

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Scabies (cont.)

Prevention

It is difficult to prevent scabies. If a person is known to have scabies, they should not have close skin-to-skin contact with others until they have been treated. If one member of a household has scabies, all other household members, sexual partners, and close contacts should be treated simultaneously.

In the hospital, staff should use gloves and gowns when treating patients who have a suspicious rash and itching.



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