ask: I am a kidney patient and was hugged by a person who has scabies. What is the chance of me getting scabies?
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August 16, 2011 - 1:28pm
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August 16, 2011 - 5:04pmScabies is an easily spread skin disease caused by a very small species of mite. It is spread by skin-to-skin contact with another person who has scabies. But, if you did not have skin- to-skin contact with the infected person, there may be a very low chance that you were infected with the mites. Be alert for symptoms such as itching, especially at night, skin rashes, especially between your fingers, and thin lines that develop on your skin. Call your doctor if you notice any skin changes. Prescription medicated creams are used to treat scabies infections.
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Thank you Maryann for responding. Our bare arms touched, would that be considered skin to skin?
August 17, 2011 - 7:24amHi,
It's possible because bare arms touching is skin-to-skin contact. Wait to see if you get any symptoms, then give your doctor a call.
Maryann
August 17, 2011 - 5:44pm