Scabies – Prevention

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Additional management at home treatment for scabies can be considered. Contacts must be identified and treated. In addition, bed, linen towels and clothing should be laundered after treatment. Non washable items should be sealed in a plastic bag and stored for one week. Rooms should be thoroughly cleaned or cleansed with normal household products. Fumigation or specialized cleaning is not required. Carpeted floors and upholstered furniture should be vacuumed.