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Child Diagnosed With Scabies. How Contagious It Is?
I just picked my 18 month old grandson up from day care. His day care provider informed me that a 2 year old child was diagnosed with scabies this morning. How contagious are scabies? Should my grandson be seen by a doctor if no symptoms are visible? What should we watch for?
Sat, 28 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Scabies is contagious and usually seen in children staying hostels and day care.
I suggest you to use anti scabies medicated soap for bathing the child with prescription from the doctor.
Observe for any skin lesions, itching and if you find any consult the doctor for clinical examination and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query.
Scabies is contagious and usually seen in children staying hostels and day care.
I suggest you to use anti scabies medicated soap for bathing the child with prescription from the doctor.
Observe for any skin lesions, itching and if you find any consult the doctor for clinical examination and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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