can pets get scabies from humans?
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There are different varieties of mites, but the ones that people get and the ones animals get are different. An animal transmitted type could get on you and cause itching and such, but they will die because you are not the host it requires.
943993
I don't know, but I doubt it.  Although the popularly accepted story of where syphilis originated is that it came from people having sex with sheep, it is still an infection, and as such, merely has the property of infecting more than one species of host.  That would be kind of like saying that rabies has components of skunk, squirrel, bat, dog and cat protein.  See what I mean?
812140
Hi, i have had dogs all my life, they  have been around me and my kids when we have had the flu and the cold over and over again and they never got sick, i don't think that a dog can get the flu or the cold from a human ,,, but there is a flu or cold they could catch , they get  fever, runny nose and a cough ,, very contagious between dogs that is called kennel cough .and the dog gets very sick that requires to be seen by a vet,,just call a vet or shelter and ask them,, its just a question that they should be able to give you some kind answer that you can be sure ..\ngood luck\nLeena
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Not unless you are allergic to animals.If you take care of your dog, there is no problem. If you maintain your dog's shots, heartworm medicine, flea/tick meds, etc. you are probably safer sleeping with your dog than another person.
1005020
Well... Many animals can swim or float.  So if a parasite is embedded in that creature's skin or oi living inside the intestineal tract, I'd say there wouldn't be too much problem.
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Scabies are not usually "immune"  You might be being reinffected.  You MUST wast all of your linens in hot water and all people int the household must be treated at the same time or they will return.  They also can cause severe skin irritation.  Call uour Dr and ask about getting retreated.  Also make sure you have treated your house.  (Carpet, mattress etc  or they will not go away)
827782
we can buy animal controlled drugs for our dogs via the internet, but we have to send them the vets prescription prior to the delivery. maybe its the same for human drugs ?
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Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails.\n\nPeople can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil. \nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. \nTo prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean.
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Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails.\n\nPeople can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil. \nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. \nTo prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean. \n \n\n What is Ringworm?\n\nRingworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.\n\nAnyone can get Ringworm. Scalp Ringworm often strikes young children; outbreaks have been recognized in schools, day-care centers, and infant nurseries. School athletes are at risk for scalp Ringworm, Ringworm of the body, and foot Ringworm; there have been outbreaks among high school wrestling teams. Children with young pets are at increased risk for Ringworm of the body.\nRingworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine. The medicine can be taken in tablet or liquid form by mouth or as a cream applied directly to the affected area.\nInfected persons should follow these steps to keep the infection from spreading:\n\nComplete treatment as instructed, even after symptoms disappear. \nDo not share towels, hats, clothing, or other personal items with others. \nMinimize close contact with others until treated. \nMake sure the person or animal that was the source of infection gets treated\n\nGo to your local drug store and see if they offer any over the counter products. If not then go to your doctor for a perscription
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scabies are a skin mite which is transmitted by contact. That includes person to person and even contaminated linin. If you have sex with a person with scabies, (that involves skin contact) you would most likely get scabies too. but don't worry it is easily treated go and see your local doctor to get a script for the onitment which is applied after a shower.
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I dont agree with above. I have 3 kids & they have had ring worm, it is contagious! They actualy come from dirt,since cats dig in the dirt the most they have them more than other animals.Horses have also been known to have them. To get rid of them they need to dry out. You should get any type of cream or spray that is for fungus, apply it 2-3 times a day. Try not to touch it any more than you have to & keep your hands washed alot. I have been told that even when they start to go away you should keep putting the cream on them, do that for one week after you dont see it any more. It normaly takes about a month for them to go away compleatly!!
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Scabies are a skin parasite and while they are contagious are usually only passed if you share a bed or have alot of skin to skin contact.  You do want to go to a doctor to get the medicated cream and treat your bedding etc as you would if you had a lice infestation.  The bumps are in the warmest most moist areas of the groin between the toes and fingers behind the ears around arm pits etc but will burrow everywhere in a large infestation...the "bumps" itch and can be scratched open and bleed which leads to further infestation and infection.  If treated properly it should go away.  Improperly sanitized hotels spread this parasite...always sleep between the sheets.  Good luck!!
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Millions of people are infected by the parasites worms worldwide. Parasites can enter our bodies through food, water, mosquito bites, or through the nose and skin. More than 100 types of parasites worms can be living happily in human bodies. Some are big in size that can be seen by eyes, while the others are microscopic in size. Only about 5 percent of these varieties can be tested positively with only 20 percent accuracy. \n\nParasites worms find a perfectly living environment when the bowel becomes ineffective in the elimination of the waste products due to constipation. \n\nParasites may be categorized into four types: Protozoa, Trematoda, Cestoda, and Nematoda. Nematodes include common roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, pinworm, heart worm, etc.
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Actually, some animals can get hemorrhoids. The link below advertises "natural remedies" for pet hemorrhoids! I kid you not.\n\nHumans, and pet animals, are more prone to hemorrhoids because of their diet. If you're out eating a "natural" diet, tons of insoluble fibre etc., you don't have to strain as hard to pass waste. Humans are especially prone because of our tendency to be upright, and to sit; these positions limit drainage from the rectal veins.
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care homes are big carriers because they keep the home so warm. Qual lotion is the only way to rid the body of scabies. the home has to be cleaned from top too bottom.all bedding,clothes you have worn need to be washed,hot dryer, no clothes line.scabies can live in the floorboards bed rails, they need to set beds out in the sun after their cleaned with lysol.
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Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Transmission of scabies is usually from person to person by direct contact. Itching is often severe and usually worse at night. There are no effective over the counter cures. The best medication is permethrin cream (Elimite), which is available by prescription. It kills the mites quickly, but sometimes the itching continues for days to weeks until the skin irritation/inflammation resolves. During this period, use cool water soaks, Calamine lotion, and antihistamines to soothe the skin. Because scabies is transmitted by close contact, all members of the family and close contacts should be treated at the same time to avoid cross contamination and reinfestation. For the same reasons, use hot water to wash all clothing, towels and bedding that you used before treatment.
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They have their own STD. \n\nBut thinking more about your question, I would say I do not know. Because too little humans are sick zoophilics, who could try this way, no material for big generalisations. Besides they had to be bi- in certain sense, for could catch a disease afroma human nd transmit it to animal... \n\nSome theories say that HIV passed from apes, so why some viruses and microbes could not do be passed (including mutations) to animals? Really probable thing.