when my sister scatches her self and dosnt wash her hands....and then touches objects that later on i touch....for example a salt shaker...could i get scabies to?
2006-09-26 13:10:13 · 7 answers · asked by big_preggy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Scabies are mites and, while not contagious in the way that disease is, they're microscopic bugs, so you could certainly get them from being around her. You can get them from shaking hands, for example. They just get under the skin, though, and can't get to your baby.
There are over-the-counter preparations, I believe, to treat them, so she should ask a pharmacist if she's certain that's what she has. She needs a bug-killer more than a doctor, unless it hasn't been diagnosed properly.
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2006-09-26 13:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scabies are very contagious. It is a skin irritation. You could very well contract them, but your baby will not. Your sister needs to go to the doctor and get a prescription for treatment.
2006-09-26 13:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by momma2more 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on keeping your baby, go ahead and tell both of them. You need to tell your sister the truth. Remember, your unborn baby and your sister's kids with Jake will be half brothers and sisters. You'll also want to tell Jake, so that the scum can pay you child support after the baby is born. BTW, advise Jake to get a vasectomy.
2016-03-18 01:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. You can get them but not your baby at this time. Your sister and yourself need topical treatment. I would recommend you see a doctor before applying any kind of medication to your skin.
2006-09-27 06:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scabies is very contagious and easy to catch.
2006-09-27 13:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by comb006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is very very catchey . your sister should not even be in the same house as you espesally your pregnant. tellher she should get herself meds ;so your baby don;t get some illnesses while still in your womb. i don;t know if you can catch it from touching a salt shaker; but if she touches you with an ozzing soeryou;ll get it. you;ll be lucky if your not infected already. sis please get help a.s.a.p.
2006-09-26 16:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, tell her its not a sin to get them but its a sin to keep them
2006-09-26 21:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, there very contagious. better call your doctor
2006-09-26 13:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by snowwhite 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋