Scabies : Mode of Transmission and Symptoms

Scabies : Mode of  Transmission and Symptoms

Scabies is a skin condition. Common symptoms include intensely itchy, small bumps or rashes.  Scabies is a skin condition. Treatment is available. It is easily spread through close contact, including sex.

Symptoms Of Scabies

How do you identify the symptoms  of scrabies? Often the symptoms of scabies are not visible. When there are symptoms, they may include:

Intense itching  usually at night.
Small bumps or rashes that appear in dirty-looking, small curling lines, especially on the penis, between the fingers, on buttocks, breasts, wrists, thighs and around the belly button.

Scabies : Mode of  Transmission and Symptoms

It usually takes 34 weeks for the symptoms of scabies to develop. But if you have recently had scabies and get re-infected, you may have itching within hours. If you have scabies, do not have sex until you and your partner(s) have completed full treatment.

Mode of  Transmission of Scabies

Scabies is very easily spread. Even though it is often spread sexually, you do not need to have sex in order to get scabies. Many people contract scabies through contact with the bedding and/or clothing of someone who is infected.
 A healthcare provider may prescribe a medication for you for treatment Like any medication, be sure to follow the directions that come with the package. You may have to apply the medicine from neck-to-toe more than once. Everyone who may have been in close contact with you should be treated at the same time. That way you can avoid becoming infected again. All bedding, towels, and clothing that you have used should be thoroughly washed.


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