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How Do You Get Scabies?

So how do you get scabies? As this eMedTV Web page explains, you get it through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone who is already infected. You can also get scabies by sharing clothes or linens with someone who is infected.

Killing Scabies

Medications used in scabies treatment are usually successful in killing the mites and eggs. This section of the eMedTV library provides detailed information about how lotions are used to achieve this, as well as other treatment methods for scabies.