Scabies
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Since scabies is spread by skin-to-skin contact, avoiding direct contact with
infected people who have not been treated is the only prevention.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
There are no long-term effects after a scabies infestation has been effectively
treated.
What are the risks to others?
Scabies is contagious and can be passed from one person to another through
direct contact.
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